We’re delighted to announce details of ENGAGE 2020 – our new series of international D&I and pro bono forums which invites lawyers from across the profession to engage in dialogue, best practice and action.
Date: Thursday March 19th, 2020
Aims to:
- Create a safe, dynamic and cutting-edge environment for diversity and inclusion and pro bono best practice
- Encourage global conversations between firms, chambers, in-house legal teams and NGOs
- Create and share a best practice report including case studies and top tips
Agenda
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 08:30- 09:00 | Registration / Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Chambers’ Inclusion and pro bono insights |
| 09:10 – 09:40 | Keynote speaker |
| 09:40 – 10:50 | Panel discussion: Creating and maintaining European pro bono partnerships in the dawn of Brexit.
Speakers include: Deborah Smith (Goldman Sachs), Sarah Oliver Scemla (Bank of America Merrill Lynch) |
| 10:50 – 11:10 | Break |
| 11:10 – 12:30 | D&I Break out sessions: Overcoming D&I challenges across the sector including the Bar, solicitors and in-house teams
Speakers include: Faisel Sadiq (Ely Place Chambers) |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Networking lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:50 | Presentation: Bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession
Speaker: Kieran Pender, Senior Legal Advisor, International Bar Association |
| 14:50 – 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Panel Discussion: How can the legal profession work alongside the regulatory and governmental challenges to your organisation’s work?
Speakers include: Padraig Hughes (MLDI), Paul Bowen QC (Brick Court) |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Call to action |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Networking and close |
Who should attend: Barristers, solicitors, in-house legal teams, NGOs
Ticket information
- Barristers, private practice solicitors: £150
- In – House legal teams: No charge
- NGOs: No charge
- Junior barristers and trainees: No charge (one per firm/chambers)
Time: 9:00-18:00
Location: etc Venues, St Paul’s London, EC14 4HD
