Welcome address: Shannett Thompson | partner/race network sponsor, kingsley napley
Opening remarks: Dana Denis-Smith | deputy vice president, the law society
Panel chair: Jivaan Bennett | barrister, temple tax chambers
Panel speakers:
Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE | solicitor and public leader, former law society president
Tasheba Roberts | legal counsel, close brothers
Carl Newman | partner, cms
Bukunmi Osuntoki | senior associate/race network co-chair, kingsley napley
Closing remarks: Dr Sam De Silva | partner, cms/ethnic solicitors network chair
The Law Society’s (LS) Ethnic Solicitors Network (ESN) has partnered with Kingsley Napley (KN) to bring you a special Black History Month discussion, inspired by this year’s theme, Honouring Our Communities.
Together, we will explore the mentors, sponsors, allies, family members and community leaders who help shape successful legal careers and open doors for future generations of lawyers. Through personal stories and reflections from leading legal professionals, we’ll celebrate the power of community, belonging and the individuals whose support, advocacy and encouragement make success possible.
5.30pm: Arrival & Registration
6.00pm: Welcome by Kingsley Napley and Law Society Vice President
6.10pm to 7.10pm: Panel discussion and Q&A
7.10pm: Closing remarks by Ethnic Solicitors Network Chair
7.15pm to 8.30pm: Networking with drinks and canapes
We very much hope you can join us.
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