Lawyer Monthly - Women In Law Special Edition

WOMEN IN LAW EDITION LAWYER MONTHLY 21 view, men and women are like left and right, and we need both hands to drive change. What three words describe your life in law? Tenacity - remaining in law. Positivity. Intelligence. …oh, and sheer hard work. An inspiring quote for inspiring female lawyers? I have several quotes: ‘ This above all: to thine own self be true .’ (Shakespeare: Hamlet) ‘ Be yourself but be your best self. ’ ‘ The law is a marathon not a sprint .’ ‘ Have a vision or purpose and bring others with you on your journey .’ ‘ Try to give back to those coming behind you .’ ‘ Collaborate with others where possible. ’ Whatever your ambitions, these are some of the values I live by. I wish those in the profession a long and happy career. About Women in the Law UK Women in the Law UK was founded by the award-winning barrister Sally Penni and exists to support and encourage gender diversity in the legal profession. The not-for-profit organisation has more than 700 members and hosts regular events to promote its message and raise money for a range of charitable causes. Based in Manchester, the home of the Pankhursts, Women in the Law UK has events planned around the country for the remainder of 2019 and into 2020. Members and ambassadors are drawn from a broad range of fields and, in addition to its events, it carries out research into reasons why women leave the profession and operates a mentoring programme to provide female solicitors and barristers with the support they need to remain and thrive within legal practice over the long term. For Further Information Sally Penni Founder and Chair, Women in the Law UK Practising Barrister at Law: crime and employment (Kenworthy’s Chambers, Manchester) Co-author, Cyber Security Law (Bloomsbury) Vice Chair, Association of Women Barristers Non-executive director FRSA Web: https://womeninthelawuk.com/ Email: womeninthelawuk@gmail.com Twitter: @womeninthelawuk @sallypenni1 #womeninthelawuk Q Q