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Government lawyers should reflect the society they serve, Susanna McGibbon, Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary to the Government Legal Department, writes in this week’s NLJ.
Government lawyers must reflect the society they serve: Susanna McGibbon explains how this can be achieved by integrating principles of fairness & inclusion at every stage
Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, wants to drive a shift in legal culture to end the stigma that stops people from speaking out when they are struggling
Recently celebrating a decade as managing partner, Joanna Worby of Brachers reflects on the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of a positive mindset
A range of senior judicial roles are now open to CILEX lawyers, after the relevant legislation came into force last week.
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is launching a selection exercise in July 2023 to recruit circuit judges. 
Positive workplace culture is fundamental to any law firm: Catrin Davies & Sophie Ruffles explain how the regulators are stepping in to stamp out bad behaviour
CILEX lawyers with at least seven years’ experience will be eligible to become recorders, judges of the Upper Tribunal and deputy judges of the Upper Tribunal, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.
A magistrates’ employment recognition scheme has been launched by Luke Rigg, lead diversity and community relations magistrate for England and Wales, with the support of the Lord Lieutenants and local Benches.
Senior litigation lawyer Pauline Campbell, writing in this week’s NLJ, sets out some of her personal experience of diversity and access after 17 years in the legal profession. 
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ

The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear

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