
ENGAGE 2020: European D&I and Pro Bono Summit
- White & Case LLP

European Diversity & Inclusion and Pro Bono Summit 2020 – Overview
Update on ENGAGE 2020 Summit and COVID-19
Following the recent developments resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have been closely following the advice of the government public health officials including the UK Government and the WHO.
The safety of our partners, attendees, speakers and employees remain of the utmost importance and we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused but feel that this is the most appropriate form of action given the current situation. We will be in contact once we are able to confirm a new date.
Your registrations and payment will still be valid for the rescheduled programme. However, if you wish to be refunded now please contact events@chambers.com
Thank you for registering for our events and your continued support.
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Aims to:
- Create a safe, dynamic and cutting-edge environment for 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
Why attend?
- Hear from inspirational speakers from The Ocean Cleanup, Save the Children, IBA, White & Case LLP, Serle Court and more
- During the Summit you will learn about D&I and pro bono best practice
- Network and connect with lawyers from across the profession
Who should attend:
Barristers, solicitors, in-house legal teams, NGOs
European D&I and Pro Bono Summit 2020 – Agenda
08.30 – 09.00 | Registration & Breakfast |
09.00 – 09.10 | Chambers’ Inclusion and pro bono insights: Dee Sekar, Chambers and Partners, Luke Vincett, Chambers and Partners |
09.10 – 09.40 | Keynote speaker: Lord Simon Woolley Kt, Chair of The Race Disparity Unit Advisory Group, Founder of Operation Black Vote |
09.40 – 10.50 | Creating and maintaining European human rights and pro bono partnerships in the dawn of Brexit.
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10.50 – 11.10 | Break |
11.10 – 12.30 | Overcoming D&I challenges across the sector including the Bar, solicitors, in-house teams and NGOs.
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12.30 – 14.00 | Networking Lunch |
14.00 – 14.50 | Us Too? Bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession.
Presented by Kieran Pender, Senior Legal Advisor, IBA |
14.50 – 15.00 | Break |
15.00 – 16.00 | Access to Justice: Challenges and Solutions
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16.00 – 16.30 | Call to action: The Duty of the Legal Profession to Address the Climate Crisis
Keynote speech from Rutger de Witt Wijnen, General Counsel, The Ocean Cleanup |
16.30 – 18.00 | Networking Drinks |
Ticket information
- Barristers, private practice solicitors: £150+ VAT
- Barristers/Private Practice solicitors additional attendee £100+VAT
- In – House legal teams: No charge
- NGOs: No charge
- Junior barristers and trainees: No charge (one per firm/chambers)
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event, please contact Omar Ghiani , Business Development Manager at Omar.Ghiani@chambers.com

Lord Simon Woolley Kt
Chair, Advisory Group, Race Disparity Unit
Rutger de Witt Wijnen
General Counsel The Ocean Cleanup
Faisel Sadiq
Barrister Ely Place Chambers
Habibunnisha Patel
General Counsel Save The Children
Jacquelyn MacLennan
Partner White & Case LLP
Kieran Pender
Senior Legal Advisor International Bar Association
Merav Ben-Touval
Associate General Counsel/Director HP Inc.
Pádraig Hughes
Legal Director Media Legal Defence Initiative
Paul Bowen QC
QC Brick Court Chambers
Sonali Naik QC
Barrister Garden Court Chambers
Professor Suzanne Rab
Barrister Serle Court
Tuvia Borok
Executive Director and Senior Counsel Goldman Sachs
Dee Sekar
D&I Director - Chair of the Chambers D&I Global Advisory Board Chambers and Partners
Luke Vincett
D&I Advisor Chambers and PartnersSpeakers
During the Diversity and Pro Bono Summit, inspirational speakers will share best practice, top tips and case studies that help create a safe, dynamic and cutting-edge environment for diversity, inclusion and pro bono.
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event, please contact Omar Ghiani , Business Development Manager at Omar.Ghiani@chambers.com