In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry all through the lens of eqiuty, diversity and inclusion (ED&I). Hear from our founder Naeema, about her thoughts on female leadership and her reflections on the first three years of Diversity+. The story so far… Naeema formally set up Diversity+ on 11th May 2020, one day before her 50th birthday (although at the time that hadn’t even occurred to her). Statistically, the odds of the business being a success

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

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