Chambers D&I Podcast

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Chambers and Partners

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.

  1. 11/09/2023

    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. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    Spotlight on Disability Inclusion, with David Cross

  2. 10/18/2023

    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/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    Spotlight on The Access to Justice Foundation

  3. 10/10/2023

    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. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    World Mental Health Day, with Elizabeth Rimmer

  4. 06/29/2023

    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/ Supporting Bridging the Bar: https://bridgingthebar.org/support-us/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    Spotlight on the UK Bar: Mass Ndow-Njie

  5. 05/31/2023

    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. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    Spotlight on the UK Bar: Doughty Street Chambers

  6. 04/26/2023

    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. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    Spotlight on the UK Bar: Robin White

  7. 11/11/2022

    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.  This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    Why Climate Breakdown is a Human Rights Issue, with Katharina Rall of Human Rights Watch

  8. 10/05/2022

    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/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    An expert's guide to inclusive leadership
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