D&I Roundtable - Race and Ethnicity (Part 2): Progress in the Profession
D&I Roundtable - Race and Ethnicity (Part 2): Progress in the Profession
The SYLA is pleased to present the second of a two part series focusing on diversity and inclusion within the Scottish legal profession, more specifically, the inclusion of BAME solicitors. The events will take the form of roundtable discussions - a format that was deliberately selected, in order to encourage open, honest discussion, between the panel members, and the audience.
The first roundtable examined ‘access’ to the profession, and second focused on ‘progress’. Our panellists will discuss progress (and barriers to progress) for BAME lawyers, and will examine what is being done, and what more should be done, to ensure equality of opportunity. We will also explore the intersectionality of this issue, with social mobility, and gender.
Thank you to our Chair, Usman Tariq (Advocate and SEMLA), and to our panellists, for agreeing to join this vitally important discussion. Our panellists are:
Emmi Makiharju - Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Manager at Ashurst
Tatora Mukushi - Solicitor and Convenor of LSS Racial Inclusion Group
Elaine MacGlone – Equality and Diversity Manager at the Law Society of Scotland
Emma Smith – Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager at Burness Paull LLP
Professor Maria Fletcher - Professor in European Law, Deputy Head and Employability Officer of Glasgow Law School
Brianella Scott - Solicitor at Harper Macleod LLP, LSS Racial Inclusion Group Committee Member, and SYLA Committee Member
Every one of us has a role to play in striving to ensure that the Scottish legal profession is reflective of the society in which we live. Join us on 25 November 2021 at 6pm to find out more.
Zoom joining details will be circulated in advance of the event.
D&I Roundtable - Race and Ethnicity (Part 2): Progress in the Profession
The SYLA is pleased to present the second of a two part series focusing on diversity and inclusion within the Scottish legal profession, more specifically, the inclusion of BAME solicitors. The events will take the form of roundtable discussions - a format that was deliberately selected, in order to encourage open, honest discussion, between the panel members, and the audience.
The first roundtable examined ‘access’ to the profession, and second focused on ‘progress’. Our panellists will discuss progress (and barriers to progress) for BAME lawyers, and will examine what is being done, and what more should be done, to ensure equality of opportunity. We will also explore the intersectionality of this issue, with social mobility, and gender.
Thank you to our Chair, Usman Tariq (Advocate and SEMLA), and to our panellists, for agreeing to join this vitally important discussion. Our panellists are:
Emmi Makiharju - Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Manager at Ashurst
Tatora Mukushi - Solicitor and Convenor of LSS Racial Inclusion Group
Elaine MacGlone – Equality and Diversity Manager at the Law Society of Scotland
Emma Smith – Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager at Burness Paull LLP
Professor Maria Fletcher - Professor in European Law, Deputy Head and Employability Officer of Glasgow Law School
Brianella Scott - Solicitor at Harper Macleod LLP, LSS Racial Inclusion Group Committee Member, and SYLA Committee Member
Every one of us has a role to play in striving to ensure that the Scottish legal profession is reflective of the society in which we live. Join us on 25 November 2021 at 6pm to find out more.
Zoom joining details will be circulated in advance of the event.