For this special episode of Talking Law, you’ll hear from Paulette Mastin, counsel in the Capital Markets practice at Linklaters in London, where she advises corporate trustees, other service providers and companies on a wide variety of capital market transactions, including Islamic finance.

She is also the chair of the Black Solicitors Network.

Paulette discusses best practice for increasing diversity within law firms and shares her excellent advisce for anyone seeking longevity in the profession.

Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

Nigel Poole is head of Kings Chambers in Manchester and is ranked as a leading KC by Chambers UK and the Legal 500. He sits as a Recorder and a chair of the Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Service and has appeared in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. He also writes the successful blog Learned Friend

Nigel discusses why he thinks barristers should no longer wear wigs, why hourly rates reward inefficiency and why some politicians are endangering the future of clinical negligence.

Plus, news of forthcoming Women In The Law events and details of how you can get involved.

Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

In episode two, meet Cherie Blair CBE QC, barrister, lecturer, writer and founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

Cherie talks candidly about the challenges she faced when she first qualified as one of only a few female barristers in the country and also highlights the changes she feels need to happen within the legal profession to ensure its future relevance.

Plus, news of forthcoming Women In The Law events and details of how you can get involved.

Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

In episode one, meet Jodie Hill, Managing Director & Solicitor at Thrive Law.

Shortlisted for Law Society Excellence Awards "Personality of the Year" 2018.

Jodie's passion for fair treatment of people living with mental health issues led her to set up a revolutionary law firm.

Plus, news of forthcoming Women In The Law events and details of how you can get involved.

Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

Presented by multi-award winning barrister Sally Penni, Talking Law profiles leading figures in UK law as they discuss the highs and lows of their career plus the challenges and realities of the legal profession.

From Women in the Law and Business UK

First Epsiode arrives January 7 2019