Law Society LGBT History Month 2015: speed networking event for LGB solicitors

Overview

On the 24 February 2015 the Law Society is hosting a speed networking event for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) solicitors to mark national LGBT History Month 2015.

We know from a number of studies that networking and access to positive and visible role models is important to the career development of LGB solicitors. The aim of this event is to bring LGB law students and LGB solicitors working in city law firms together with senior LGB solicitors and straight allies working in corporate in-house departments and city law firms to network.

The event and the post-event networking drinks will provide ample opportunity for delegates, speakers and sponsors to mingle and network.

In practical terms, the event will start with three keynote speeches focusing on the importance of effective networking to the career development of LGB solicitors and how it can be done well. This will be followed by a hour of speed-networking, during which time the attendees will spend 15 minutes at 3-4 different tables, each with its own ‘senior LGB host’. The networking will be group based. 

Who should attend?

This event is open to LGB solicitors and law students in England and Wales.

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Programme
17.30 - 18.00        Registration
18.00 - 18.45        Panel presentations
18.45 - 19.45        Speed networking
19.45 - 20.00        Closing remarks
20.00 - 21.00        Drinks reception

Networking table hosts

• Andrea Als, manager and solicitor, PWC Legal;
• Tim Barnden, partner, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP;
• Della Burnside, general counsel, McDonalds;
• James  Carroll, partner, Russell Cooke:
• Ignacio  Corbera Dale, managing partner, Garrigues UK LLP;
• Ben Davies, partner, Byrne and Partners LLP & Law Society LGB steering group member;
• Keith Etherington, chair, Law Society Membership Board and Council Member;
• Mark Finn; executive director and assistant, general counsel, JP Morgan;
• Dan Fitz, general counsel, BT Legal;
• Bridget Fleetwood, legal director, Pinsent Masons;
• Wesley Gryk, senior partner and founder, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP;
• Mark Harper, partner, Hughes Fowler Carruthers;
• David Isaacs, partner, Pinsent Mason;
• Chin Lau, solicitor, Linklaters & Law Society LGB steering group member;
• Michael Madden, London office managing partner, Winston & Strawn London LLP;
• Barry O'Leary, partner, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP;
• Gillian Phillips, general counsel, Guardian;
• Kevin Poulter, legal director, Bircham Dyson Bell LLP and editor at large, Solicitors Journal;
• Richard Roberts, director, Gedye & Co Solicitors;
• David Savage, senior associate, Eversheds LLP;  
• David Smith, executive director, legal department , J.P. Morgan ;
• Matt Timmons, senior manager, PwC Legal;
• Lesley Wan, general counsel, Lloyds Banking Group;
• Jonathan Wheeler, partner, Bolt Burdon Kemp Solicitors;
• Daniel Winterfeldt, partner, CMS Cameron Mckenna;
• Rachel  Woodd, partner, Jones Nickolds Solicitors;

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

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