Liverpool Law Society is pleased to announce their How to be an ally in the legal workplace on Friday 28 May 2021, 1pm – 2pm on Zoom.
In light of recent events and tragedies, we have heard the word “ally” a lot. How can we be better allies in the workplace? This event, arranged by Liverpool Law Society’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee, will look at the challenges faced by colleagues and how we can all be allies to each other
What does allyship look like? Having conversations around allyship are really important. Attend this event to hear from our speakers about their own experiences, hints and tips including how to open up conversations in workplace.
• Welcome & introduction from LLS President Julie O’Hare, Chair
• Introduction to Hays – Oliver Gibbons, Senior Business Director, Hays
• Why is diversity & inclusion important? – Yvonne Smyth, Hays
o Why a commitment to D&I is no longer a nice to have, but rather an essential part of planning for success
o To what extent are the events of 2020/21 a catalyst for meaningful and sustainable D&I change
• How to support inclusion of ethnic minority colleagues – Lubna Shuja, Vice President of The Law Society
o What are the difficulties faced by ethnic minority lawyers
o How to be a Leader and an Ally on race equality
• Issues a female in law may have faced – Alison Lobb, Managing Partner, Morecrofts
o At a time when women have been significantly disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, it is more essential than ever that we support talented women to reach their potential in the workplace
o ideas to help and support women across training, recruitment & promotion, to help them reach their goals.
• How to be a LGBTQ+ ally – Victoria Jackson from BLM LLP
o Understanding of what it means to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and why it’s important to have visible and active allies in the workplace
o Top tips on how to be a better ally
• Panel Q&A/discussion for remainder of hour
Everyone is welcome.
Book early, there are limited spaces
Book via email: socialevents@liverpoollawsociety.org.uk
