Lawyers with Disabilities Division: Private practice and beyond - various career options

Overview

CPD hours 2.25

The Lawyers with Disabilities Division (LDD) are pleased to bring you this afternoon seminar. During the afternoon you will hear from a variety of solicitors who have chosen different career paths, whether through choice or by accident. We will also have personal stories from members of LDD who have achieved their goal through sheer hard work and determination.

Programme

13.00 - 13.30        Registration and introduction: David Merkel, chair and council member, Lawyers with Disabilities Division

13.30 - 15.30        Let’s think outside the box - there is more to life than private practice              

Our panel will guide you through career options you might not have considered.         
Facilitator: Isobel Rogers, member, Lawyers with Disabilities Division                        
Anna Cyprys, solicitor, The Office of the Pensions Ombudsman
Maria Memoli, solicitor, Local Government
Bridget Palmer, solicitor, Government Legal Service
Alison Parkinson, solicitor In-House
Claire Short, solicitor, Government Legal Service
TBC, CILEx

15.30 - 15.45        Questions and answers

15.45 - 16.00        Refreshments

16.00 - 16.45        Personal journeys - our stories
Fadeia Hossian, trainee solicitor
Placida Ojinnaka, solicitor

16.45                   Closing remarks followed by social networking
                           David Merkel, chair and council member, Lawyers with Disabilities Division

Please note the programme is subject to change.

Who should attend?

This event is for law students and those who are about to start or are undertaking the LPC, as well as newly qualified solicitors and people involved in diversity and inclusion within their firms or organisations.

This event is free to attend. Book a place for the event online.