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Black History Month - Top 5 Black Lawyers that Had a Lasting Impact

30th October 2020
October saw in Black History Month in the UK - a month where we recognise and celebrate the achievements and roles of central black people in society.
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Paula Rhone-Adrien: “I Am a Barrister and I Am a Victim of Racism”

30th October 2020
I think some members of our profession are racist. There I said it! Now before you get too upset, please, I ask you to bear with me. This article is not about sullying this great profession's name. This article is not about shouting that all white middle class men are racist (or any other entire […]
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Why Diversity Is Important in the Legal Sector in the US

30th October 2020
Here we speak to Erick Russell who discusses how the legal sector’s diversity problems can be addressed.
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Driving Collaboration Through the Use of LegalTech

30th October 2020
 Written by Gabriel Karawani, Co-founder at ClearPeople   The legal sector’s digital evolution is gathering pace. Over the last five years, the industry has witnessed more technological advancement than in the previous fifteen. Firms have begun to look beyond industry-specific niche products, and instead are turning to more widely adopted platforms. The cause and effect behind […]
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Is Antwerp Becoming More Progressive or Regressive?

30th October 2020
He discusses the challenges he faces as a member of the Jewish community in the legal workspace, as well as how the government in Belgium handled the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing whether his jurisdiction is becoming more progressive or regressive. As an Orthodox Jewish lawyer in Antwerp, which is rare to find, what challenges do you […]
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Legal Life: How Being An Attorney Advances Your Lecturing Expertise

30th October 2020
She below discusses her motto which enables her to do right by her students and clients, whilst delving into her work a little more, offering nuggets of advice along the way.   MY MOTIVATIONAL STATEMENT: “ALWAYS BETTER, ALWAYS THE SAME” What do I mean by: ‘ALWAYS BETTER’? My father used to tell me: “You can […]
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The Challenges of Being a Black Female Lawyer in America

30th October 2020
Speaking to the WSJ The Future of Everything on what she saw was the future of combating inequity in America, Selwyn Whitehead said: “The only reason I have some semblance of hope is when I see the multicultural, multiracial, multinational makeup of the supporters of the BLM Movement, led by America’s youth of all stripes.  […]
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Fragomen Confirms Data Breach Impacting Google Employees

28th October 2020
The Am Law 100 firm revealed that a data breach allowed a third party to gain limited access to Google employees’ personal information.
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Kingly’s Unsecured Creditors May Lose £16.5 Million

28th October 2020
The firm was shuttered earlier this year by the SRA, but still owes creditors almost £17 million.
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Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court by Divided Senate

27th October 2020
In a victory for Republicans, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation has sealed a 6-3 conservative majority a week before Election Day.
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