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Leadership Insights: Game Changers - Legal Dynamics Shaping the World of Sports
In our series of articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry all through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion (ED&I). In this article, we explore the journey of Tahina Akhter, the talented barrister who recently helped to safeguard the future of Scunthorpe United FC. In the realm of sports, where fervent competition thrives and emotions run high, the complexities of law often intersect with the adrenaline-fueled world of sports. Upon engaging in conve
Mar 26, 20246 min read


Mentorship in the Scottish legal industry
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I)....
Feb 23, 20247 min read


Leadership Insights: D+ in the Classroom
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing industry leaders, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I). Hear...
Jan 17, 20246 min read


Adoption week in Scotland: listening and supporting
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing industry leaders, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I). Hear...
Nov 20, 20239 min read


Gender Equality and Representation: Why it matters
Look Up and Beyond is a pro-bono project launched in 2023 by Diversity+, bringing together thought leaders in the legal industry and beyond to help better understand the barriers preventing women from reaching leadership positions, and to find solutions to retain and promote more female talent. Hear from one of our founding members, Angela Fyfe, as she shares her insights on why this initiative matters and where we go from here. The legal profession has made significant prog
Oct 25, 20236 min read


Leadership Insights: Inclusion with Enoch Adeyemi
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing industry leaders, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I). In...
Sep 28, 20235 min read


Leadership Insights: Leading The way to inclusion with Scullion Law
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing industry leaders, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I). To...
Sep 27, 20238 min read


The Power of legal work Experience
As the significance of legal vacation schemes for those from underrepresented backgrounds increases, one participant tells of her legal work experience.
Aug 2, 20236 min read


Cultural intelligence through intergenerational wisdom
n this article, Amanjit Uppal shares her family story, celebrating South Asian Heritage Month and exploring cultural intelligence passed down through intergenerational wisdom.
Jul 31, 20235 min read


Pride and celebration of south asian heritage
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, Jenika shares her story about what South Asian Heritage Month means to her.
Jul 24, 20233 min read


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
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity, diversity and...
Apr 2, 20219 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
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity, diversity and...
Mar 12, 20218 min read


International Women's Day: Choose to Challenge
When asked to write an article to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), much to my regret it occurred to me that I really don’t know...
Mar 11, 20215 min read
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