EVENTS
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course for Leaders and Managers
Wednesday 1st May + Thursday 2nd May
9:30am - 4:30pm
Live online
Verifiable CPD: 20 hours
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In collaboration with the Law Society of Scotland, our founder Naeema Sajid Yaqoob will lead this certified CPD course. It has been specifically created for those in management or leadership positions who are seeking to understand their own role in driving progress and meaningful action in the EDI field within their workplace.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, understanding the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a non-negotiable skill for both effective leadership and contributing to the ongoing success of your firm. An inclusive and diverse firm will have far-reaching benefits across all aspects of your business; diverse lawyers bring diverse opinions, diverse teams make better decisions, and a more diverse and inclusive legal sector drives innovation and creative solutions.
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Through practical discussions led by Naeema involving industry experts and those with lived experience, this course will provide you with the stepping stone you need to foster and promote a lasting culture of equality, diversity and inclusion to help you drive progress and help futureproof your firm.
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Mental Health Awareness in the Scottish Legal Sector
Friday 17th May
12:30am - 1:30pm
Live online
To mark mental health awareness week next month Diversity+, in colloboration with LawCare, invite you to an event specifically designed for the Scottish legal sector.
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The event will focus on mental well-being in a highly competitive and demanding profession, looking at the facts and figures while also exploring solutions and best practise hints and tips for us all to introduce into our lives and workplaces.
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We will end the event with us all sharing our plans for the weekend with an emphasis on positive actions we can take, one small step at a time, to improve our well being.
Join Naeema Yaqoob Sajid (Diversity+) and Trish McLellan (LawCare) with other speakers (TBC).
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Legal Services Agency: Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill conference
Thursday 30th May
9:30am - 2:45pm
Clockwise Glasgow
Savoy Tower, 77 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3BZ
Promising an in-depth exploration of ground-breaking legislation reshaping Scotland's legal landscape, and offering an opportunity to contribute to future shaping of justice reform, this conference is not to be missed.
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Diversity+ founder, Naeema Sajid, will be chairing this event, joined by Seonaid Stevenson-McCabe, Sandy Brindley, Gareth Reid, and Kevin Henry. Together we will explore the complexities of the bill's six key provisions, from establishing the Victims and Witnesses Commissioner to implementing trauma-informed practices in both criminal and civil courts. Join us to uncover the significant changes, including the removal of the not-proven verdict, adjustments to the criminal jury, and the establishment of a revolutionary sexual offences court. Learn about the commitment to providing victims of sexual offences with lifetime anonymity and the empowerment of complainants by granting them the right to independent legal representation.
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Be part of this crucial conversation as we collectively forge a path toward a more compassionate and responsive justice system in Scotland.
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The Female Chair
Wednesday 12th June
12:30PM - 2:00pm
Online
With the increasing number of women entering the Scottish legal profession for many years now, is it any wonder we have female chairs leading some of our top law firms?
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But what of their journey to get there and what does the future hold for the female talent to follow?
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Join us to discuss this and get some real insights on what being a female chair in 2024 is like.
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The panel will include Jenny Dickson, Partner and Chair at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP, Nina Taylor, Partner and Chair Lindsays Solicitors and Marie Macdonald, Partner and Chair Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors.
Save the date. This is one not to miss - start thinking about what questions you'd like to ask!
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In collaboration with Diversity+ and our flagship project "Look Up and Beyond".
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