The Chambers D&I podcast provides a unique platform for trailblazers to discuss the latest diversity and inclusion trends in the legal profession, as well as insights into the latest legislation and pro bono work effecting protected characteristics.
Spotlight on Disability Inclusion, with David Cross
Chambers D&I Manager, Ellie Gerszt, spoke to David Cross, Partner and Chair of the Antitrust Litigation Practice at Morrison Foerster based in Washington DC. In this episode they discuss David’s experience of being a lawyer with a disability, the advocacy he’s undertaken within the legal profession and his advice to law firms on becoming more disability friendly.
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18 Oct 2023
Spotlight on The Access to Justice Foundation
Chambers D&I Manager, Luke Vincett, spoke to Dame Maura McGowan DBE, Chair of The Access to Justice Foundation. They discussed Maura's journey to the Bar, the changing state of diversity in the profession, and why access to legal representation is a fundamental right that The Access to Justice Foundation works to uphold.
The Access to Justice Foundation are the charity sponsors for the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2023. A silent auction will be held at the event to fundraise for the fantastic work they do. Find out more about the Foundation here: https://atjf.org.uk/ (https://atjf.org.uk/)
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10 Oct 2023
World Mental Health Day, with Elizabeth Rimmer
Our INSPIRE Mental Health & Wellbeing Ambassadors, Ben Hall and Shaun Costa, spoke to the Chief Executive of LawCare, Elizabeth Rimmer. They covered Elizabeth's experience of the profession, why it's so important to provide mental health support in the legal profession, and the fantastic work that LawCare do.
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29 Jun 2023
Spotlight on the UK Bar: Mass Ndow-Njie
We spoke with Mass Ndow-Njie, a barrister at 7 Bedford Row and Founder of Bridging the Bar, on his journey to the profession and his outstanding work creating access to the Bar for aspiring barristers from underrepresented backgrounds.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Bridging the Bar Academy: https://bridgingthebar.org/academy/ (https://bridgingthebar.org/academy/)
Supporting Bridging the Bar: https://bridgingthebar.org/support-us/ (https://bridgingthebar.org/support-us/)
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31 May 2023
Spotlight on the UK Bar: Doughty Street Chambers
We spoke with Aswini Weerartne KC and Maya Sikand KC of Doughty Street Chambers, winners of the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022 'Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Set' award.
Aswini and Maya spoke about their careers and the work they do to advance diversity within the set and at the Bar more broadly, as well as the ethos behind Doughty Street Chambers.
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26 Apr 2023
Spotlight on the UK Bar: Robin White
We spoke with Robin White, Barrister at Old Square Chambers, on her journey to the profession and the D&I work that saw her win an Outstanding Contribution award at the Chambers UK Bar Awards.
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11 Nov 2022
Why Climate Breakdown is a Human Rights Issue, with Katharina Rall of Human Rights Watch
Chambers and Partners D&I Manager, Luke Vincett, spoke with Katharina Rall, Senior Researcher, Environment and Human Rights at Human Rights Watch, about the legal work being carried out from Haiti to Germany to create frameworks and legislation that will enable climate breakdown to be tackled. We also spoke about how law firms and individual lawyers can assist this work and, through both internal and external initiatives, play a role in moving towards a sustainable future.
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5 Oct 2022
An expert's guide to inclusive leadership
This week, D&I Manager Luke Vincett spoke with Dr Marisol Capellan. Dr Capellan recently launched The Capellan Institute, providing coaching to leaders on building inclusive cultures and affecting change in the workplace.
Marisol is currently working on her first book, 'Leadership is a Responsibility'. You can pre-order it here: https://marisol-capellan.presale.manuscripts.com/ (https://marisol-capellan.presale.manuscripts.com/)
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22 Mar 2022
"Diversity in our People, Diversity in our Plans", with Livia Moraes
We spoke with Lívia Moraes, Lawyer at Barcellos Tucunduva in São Paulo, about her journey in the legal profession. From coming out at work or, as she prefers to say, letting people in, to now running the D&I Committee and advising numerous clients on their own D&I work.
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8 Mar 2022
World Day of Social Justice, with Yasmine Ahmed of Human Rights Watch
We spoke with Yasmine Ahmed, UK Director of Human Rights Watch, about the importance of the right to protest in the UK and Globally. We discuss how protests and civil unrest have shaped the historical developments of social justices, the impact on our cultural identities, and how these vital rights could be compromised by emerging legislation.
Find out more and donate at hrw.org
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28 Jan 2021
Catalysts for change, with Dr Tunde Okewale MBE
We spoke with Dr Tunde Okewale MBE, a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. We discussed how Tunde's journey to the Bar led to him creating his own social mobility and social justice charity, Urban Lawyers. We also discussed why 2020 was a defining year for racial justice and equity, and how events in the USA led to the launch of a collaborative initiative to fight racial injustice, One Case At A Time (OCAAT), that he co-leads. Tunde also offered his insights on how representative leadership is essential to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, and explained what steps the Bar must take to get there.
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18 Sept 2020
Creating a Culture of Sustainability, with Mariano Batalla
We spoke with Mariano Batalla, a partner at Costa Rican firm, Batalla.
We discussed a range of topics starting with the unique approach to the environment and sustainability in Costa Rica. We also touched on how Batalla ensure sustainability is at the forefront of their pro bono efforts and their innovative approach to diversity and inclusion. Mariano also offered his insights on how the legal profession will adapt during COVID and how we can ensure D&I remains a core business imperative.
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11 Sept 2020
Launching an LGBT+ network for Brazilian lawyers, with Rafhael Romero Bentos
We spoke with Rafhael Romero Bentos, an associate at Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados in Brazil. Rafhael, who recently completed an MSc in tax law at the University of Oxford, is one of the co-founders of Mattos Filho’s LGBT+ network, #mfriendly. In this podcast, he discusses why launching the network was so important and how collaboration has been essential for creating a more inclusive legal profession in Brazil.
11 Sept 2020
In conversation with Kieran Pender
Our D&I Director, Dee Sekar, spoke to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Kieran Pender, Senior Legal Advisor in the Legal Policy and Research Unit. Kieran led the groundbreaking report, Us Too? Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession, drawing on data collected from nearly 7,000 surveyed legal professionals from 135 countries, conducted by the IBA’s Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) in collaboration with consultancy firm Acritas. In this podcast episode, Dee and Kieran discuss the key findings of the report and the positive action that the legal profession must take.
11 Sept 2020
Why D&I is more important now than ever, with Joel Stern, CEO of NAMWOLF
In our first podcast recorded online during lockdown, we spoke with Joel Stern, CEO of National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). We discussed a range of topics including the anticipated response from the legal profession to covid-19, to why diversity and inclusion is more important now than ever before.
For the latest updates, follow @NAMWOLF on Twitter.
11 Sept 2020
The case for non-gendered passports, with Clifford Chance
We spoke with Eraldo D'Atri and Jemima Roe of Clifford Chance about their pro bono case on behalf of Christie Elan-Cane. The case centres around the UK government's refusal to issue non-gendered (X) passports. In pursuing this case, Clifford Chance are hoping to take a vital step in the battle for equal rights for the trans community, intersex people and those who identify as non-gendered. While the case was initially dismissed, the UK Courts have recognised that the European Convention on Human Rights (Article 8) guarantees a right to respect for non-gendered identity for the first time. A decision is expected on the appeal on Tuesday, 10th March 2020.
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