Let’s talk about Organ Donation – 09.10.19
The law on organ donation is changing in Spring 2020. Everybody will be automatically enrolled as a potential donor unless you opt out. Read all about our recent event on the topic
Race to the top
The Society of Asian Lawyers welcomed members in the North of England on 17th October 2018 to attend an SRA-led discussion on increasing BAME access to – and progression within – the legal profession. Read the full review here.
‘Become a QC’ – 15th June 2018 – A Review
SAL teamed up with the Association of Women Barristers (AWB) to host a brilliant discussion on the route to silk at the offices of the General Council of the Bar. Read the full review here.
Network to Success – 27.04 – A huge success!
SAL returned to Birmingham with their popular networking/social event: “Network to Success”. It proved to be a very successful evening with many members old and new, coming together and creating a fantastic atmosphere in the heart of Birmingham.
Diversity & the Judiciary, Birmingham – 27.04.18
Although slow and steady progress has been made in recent years, only 7% of judges in the UK are from a BAME background. In order to address this under representation and following the success of a similar event in London in London 2017, SAL hosted an event in Birmingham to seek to inspire its members to think about a career in the judiciary.
SRA & SAL – Supporting small to protect your business – 8th May 2018
With the implementation date of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) fast approaching, we teamed up with the SRA, The Law Society and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP to bring you this event on GDPR, Anti-Money Laundering and Cybercrime.
Empowered Women Empower Women – 28th March 2018
The ‘Empowered Women Empower Women’ event held at the Aviva building in London on 28th March 2018, in collaboration with The Law Society’s Ethnic Minority Lawyer’s Division (EMLD) and sponsored by Liberty Law Solicitors was a huge success.
Diversity & the Judiciary – Inspiring the next generation of Judges 22.11.17
Although slow and steady progress has been made in recent years, only 7% of Judges in the UK are from a BAME background. In order to address this under representation, SAL hosted an event to seek to inspire its members to think about a career in the Judiciary. Read the review here.
PREVENT: Safeguarding or stereotyping? A review
On 8th May 2017 we held a very informative and lively debate on the pros and cons of the Government’s anti-terrorism strategy, PREVENT. Read the full review here.
The Annual Awards & Ball 2016 – The Review
The Annual Awards & Ball 2016, in association with Alacrity Accountancy proved to be an exceptional evening. The event was a sell out with over 500 guests in attendance, some travelling from as far as Bristol and Nottingham to join in what is fast becoming the biggest social event in the legal calendar.