INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WEBINAR. TAKING BIG STRIDES: ERADICATING MICRO AGGRESSIONS TO ACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
The Law Society (UK), the independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, in March focuses its international discussion on the topic of eradicating micro aggressions as a way of achieving gender equality in the legal profession.
Micro aggressions are defined as subtle slights, which can be offensive or hurtful. There are varying categories of workplace micro aggressions and the most common are micro-assaults, microinsults and microinvalidations. Each type can have a lasting impact on the person’s ability to experience belonging, social acceptance, self-esteem, and overall well-being. In recent times, there has been greater exposure to many forms of micro aggressions and a new awareness about their detrimental impact.
To create a more equal and balanced profession, it is important to be more understanding and learn to be self-reflective.
The purpose of the session will be to discuss:
What are the risks associated with confronting micro aggressions?
To what extent are you aware of how often you and/or others around you use micro aggressions when speaking with or about others of another gender, race, etc.?
How can lawyers contribute to becoming more self-aware of micro-aggressions to eliminate them from professional language?
Where:
Online event
Registration:
Please note that bookings will close 24 hours prior to the session. If you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When:
9 March 2022, 15:30-17:00 London time
For whom:
The event is open to legal professionals, law societies and bar associations, public bodies, gender equality advocates, and students
Participation is free.
Language of the event: English
Program and agenda:
Among speakers
Stephanie Boyce, President of the Law Society
Baroness Helena Kennedy, barrister and an expert in human rights law
Andrea Accuosto Suarez, Partner at SNAbogados (Spain)
SCHEDULE
15:30-15:45 Welcome remarks by Law Society’s President I. Stephanie Boyce
15:45-15:55 Keynote speech by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
15:55-16:00 Moderator: Lizzette Robleto de Howarth, International Programmes Manager, The Law Society
16:00-16:30 Panelists’ discussion
16:30-16:55 Q&A
16:55-17:00 Closing remarks by Lamin Khadar, In-house Sustainability Lawyer at Dentons