Lawyer Monthly - Women In Law Special Edition

WOMEN IN LAW EDITION LAWYER MONTHLY 11 Workplaces need to value their employees and law firms are not exempt. In order to abolish the notion that the legal sector is an all-white, male-dominated industry, the legal sphere needs to embrace men, women, the LGBT+ community and BAME individuals. Diversity and inclusion reap benefits. From creating a supportive work environment and retaining the best staff, to setting an example and providing clients with the best, tailored advice, supporting people from different backgrounds and bringing them all together has proven to work to the legal sector’s advantage. Yet there is still a disparity. In this section of the magazine, we tackle the issue at hand and speak to experts who offer their advice on how to create a more inclusive environment in the legal sphere. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION