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Made in Pakistan, adopted by Britain: The story of a first, second and third generation immigrant family
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). In this article, Diversity+ founder Naeema Yaqoob Sajid shares her family story, encouraging colleagues and business leaders to listen to these stories in their efforts to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month and increase their cultural intelligence.
Jul 18, 20238 min read


Better the devil you know: The importance of having relatable role models
From an early stage, I had an interest in the work of Advocates at the Scottish Bar. Seeing good advocacy (in Court or on paper) from...
Jan 23, 20237 min read


Leadership insights: Storytelling away the stereotypes - Sharing your story
What’s your story? I know that for many of you reading this you may be thinking: “I do not have a compelling story to share; no one would...
Dec 19, 20226 min read


Life in the Law – Diversity and mental wellbeing
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity, diversity and...
Nov 21, 20226 min read


The Disability Survey Research Report and my experience
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity, diversity and...
Aug 13, 20218 min read


Ramadan 2021
Ramadan is due to commence around the 13th of April this year. This is one of the most significant months of the Islamic calendar and is...
Apr 9, 20212 min read


A Conversation with ...Usman Tariq
I look at my SEMLA WhatsApp group chat and the last message from Usman is a photo of his 3-year-old son, Hasan, standing tall on top of...
Apr 2, 20218 min read


Leadership Profiling
Are you aware of your leadership teams strengths and weaknesses? Do you know where your team's skill gaps lie? Do you know what to do...
Mar 19, 20213 min read


A Conversation with ....Iain Smith
“It’s been well over 30 years since I started University in Edinburgh. Tonight, I am nervous to go back, in many ways but also chuffed...
Mar 12, 20217 min read
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