Women in Law Archives

Women in Law Kent speaks to Dana Denis Smith: Next 100 Years – Achievements, Inspirations and What is to Come

by Conor Doherty | May 27, 2022 | In Conversation With..., Women in Law

The Next 100 Years: Building a legacy to be proud of Women In Law Kent held a virtual live event to talk to Obelisk Support founder and CEO Dana Denis-Smith. Dana reflects on her career journey; inspirations for her charity, Spark21 which was founded to celebrate,...

Women in leadership: 5 reflections from female leaders in law

by Louisa van Eeden-Smit | Apr 12, 2022 | D&I, In Conversation With..., In-house Teams, Women in Law

Encouraging women in legal leadership Obelisk Support recently hosted our inaugural event for our “Women Who Will – Female Leaders in Law” network. The event brought together the classes of 2020 and 2021 of our annual Women Who Will report which celebrates the...

In conversation with Clare Belcher, Group General Counsel at Equiom: Championing equity and diversity in the legal profession

by Louisa van Eeden-Smit | Mar 31, 2022 | D&I, In Conversation With..., Women in Law

Championing diversity and inclusion in law To celebrate Women’s History Month, we spoke to Clare Belcher, Group General Counsel at Equiom on the notable progress of women in law to celebrate and what still needs to be addressed to continue championing for equity and...

Women in Law – Progress. Hope. Equity

by Rachel Buchanan | Mar 31, 2022 | D&I, In Conversation With..., Women in Law, Working in Law

Women in law: Two decades. Two perspectives. During March, in which we celebrate both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we spoke to women at different stages of their legal careers to get their views on what has changed for women in law, their hopes...

Celebrating 5 role models championing ethnic diversity in the legal profession

by Rachel Buchanan | Mar 17, 2022 | D&I, Women in Law

“Voices for action against racism” – advocating for ethnic diversity in law March is not just a month to celebrate women for International Women’s Day (8 March), but also International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March), the theme of which for...

Legally Vocal Podcast: Celebrating Women in Law with I. Stephanie Boyce and Dana Denis-Smith

by Louisa van Eeden-Smit | Mar 8, 2022 | D&I, In Conversation With..., Women in Law

International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating Women in Law I.Stephanie Boyce, President of The Law Society of England and Wales speaks to Dana Denis-Smith, CEO and Founder of Obelisk Support on a special edition of the Apperio Legally Vocal Podcast to discuss the...