When considering the role innovation plays in the success of a law firm, it is important to illustrate not only what innovation is, but also what it is not. Innovation is not technology It may sound obvious, but conflation of the two is prevalent and this reflects a failure to grasp the very nature of […]

As students received their exam results this August, the legal profession has an opportunity and responsibility to support the next generations in a new way. Too often, students are asked to consider careers in law with little context and limited access to information, let alone connections. The profession still carries an aura of exclusivity — […]

Fifty years ago, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 came into force, protecting men and women from discrimination on the grounds of sex or marital status, covering employment, training, education and harassment. Since then, we have seen significant progress for women working in the legal sector, who now make up more than half of the profession. […]