Effective Supervision and Support: SRA Workplace Culture Review – Part 3
March 10th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In the third of our three-part video series on the SRA review, Partners Emma Bartlett and Andrew Pavlovic focus on the need for law firms to put in place effective systems of supervision, discussing the following: The role of effective supervision in cultivating the right culture What effective supervision looks like The SRA rules regarding supervision and the circumstances […]
International Women’s Day 2022 – #BreakTheBias
March 8th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In support of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) campaign theme #BreakTheBias, we invited our colleagues at CM Murray LLP to share their own experiences of breaking biases and to reflect on the importance of challenging stereotypes and discrimination, as and when we see it in our everyday lives. IWD presents us with an opportunity […]
The Lawdown Episode 20: Premiership footballer’s cat kicking misconduct, diversity and the future of barrister wigs, and harassment in the metaverse
March 3rd, 2022 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to share Episode 20 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them!
LGBT+ History Month: CM Murray LLP Podcast with National Diversity Award winner, Keith Winestein
February 24th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Partner Emma Bartlett had the privilege of interviewing Keith Winestein, who has been recognised for his fantastic work as a positive role model for LGBT+ by the prestigious National Diversity Awards. In this podcast, Keith Winestein and Emma Bartlett discuss why LGBT+ History Month is so important in providing a voice and visibility to […]
Mental Health and Wellbeing: SRA Workplace Culture Review – Part 1
February 22nd, 2022 by Stuart Smith
On 8 February 2022, the SRA published a thematic review into law firm culture, focusing on how firms can improve and maintain their workplace culture, ensuring employees feel supported, risks are managed, and clients are protected. In this three-part video series, we focus on the following key themes coming out of the report: Mental health and […]
The Lawdown Episode 19: Cutting sick pay for the unvaccinated, unpacking the ‘politician’s “sorry not sorry” apology’, and Prince Andrew
January 28th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to share Episode 19 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them!
The Lawdown Episode 18: FCA Board Diversity Proposals, Tackling Staff Burnout and the Dramatic Rise in Menopause-Related Tribunal Claims
December 9th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett discuss with Associate Pooja Dasgupta: The FCA’s consultation on proposals to boost disclosure of diversity on listed company Boards and Executive Committees, including the wide-ranging benefits of embracing such proposals and enforcement considerations; Creative measures taken by firms to tackle staff burnout […]
The UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities: ‘Building Back Better’ Podcast
December 3rd, 2021 by Stuart Smith
Today marks the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Observed since 1992, it is a day aimed at promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society. This podcast explores how employers, business leaders and senior managers can better recruit, support, and promote people with disabilities in the workplace.
As we approach the end of Black History Month (“BHM”), an event that has been celebrated in the UK every October for more than 30 years, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Pooja Dasgupta reflect on what BHM means to them, and why it is so important to celebrate it.