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October 2018
Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Celebrate Black History Month with the Black Solicitors Network at ENO’s new production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Venue: English National Opera, London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4ES Date: 31 October 2018 Arrival: from 6.30pm Curtain: 7.30pm Please join us for an entertaining evening to celebrate Black History Month at ENO’s new production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Considered Gershwin‘s magnum opus, Porgy and Bess is infused with unforgettable melodies, including the much-loved ‘Summertime’, jazz, ragtime, blues, and spirituals. Featuring ENO’s full…
Find out more »BSN North – Black History Month 2018 Event
Following on from last year’s celebration of Black History month, The Law Society and Black Solicitors Network (North) are pleased to bring this exciting event to your attention. For this event, we will be considering how law firms can inspire, support, and encourage the region’s talented group of minority lawyers to flourish in their careers. We have secured a stellar line-up of speakers who can share their experiences of their respective careers to date. Speakers include: District Judge Obodai Simon…
Find out more »Baker Mckenzie and DKMS Donor Event
DKMS invite (3) "As part of Black History Month 2018, Baker McKenzie and DKMS will be partnering up to host a donor recruitment event on 16th October 2018 between the hours of 11am to 2pm. For many blood cancer patients a blood stem cell donation is their only chance of survival, but only half of the people diagnosed in the UK find a matching donor. Event and Registration Details: 11:00am - 11:45am Presentation by DKMS 12:00pm - 2:00pm Registration &…
Find out more »UK Black History Month: An evening with Sir Trevor McDonald – 15 October 2018
To mark UK Black History Month, Allen & Overy’s BAME network, Race and Ethnicity @A&O is delighted to invite you to an evening with Sir Trevor McDonald. Sir Trevor McDonald was ITN’s first black newscaster and is one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters. He became a household name in 1992 after becoming the sole presenter of News at Ten. During a long and distinguished career, Sir Trevor has conducted many notable interviews and was awarded a knighthood for his…
Find out more »Inspired to Succeed – Black History Month
Inspired to Succeed – Black History Month October is Black History Month. To mark the occasion, the Black Solicitors Network (City Branch) and Linklaters' BAME Network are delighted to invite you to an evening event entitled “Inspired to Succeed: Remembering the past”. Guest speakers: David Olusoga David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster and film-maker. His most recent TV series include Black and British: A Forgotten History, The World’s War, A House Through Time and the…
Find out more »September 2018
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA): Want to know more about the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination?
Following a competitive and rigorous, year-long process, the SRA have appointed Kaplan as its assessment organisation to develop and run the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Join the SRA at one of their roundtable events, where you can meet Kaplan and share your views on the SQE. These events will give you the opportunity to: · discuss the SQE · ask questions · discuss practical considerations · speak to attendees from other law firms who have trainees and universities · get…
Find out more »Artificial Intelligence and the legal profession – Is AI transforming the practice of law?
Artificial Intelligence and the legal profession – Is AI transforming the practice of law? Date: 26 September 2018 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Linklaters LLP, London BSN City Group invites you to a seminar/panel event led by Tyrone Edward, Associate Partner at EY, where we will unpack and discuss a subject area that is rapidly influencing the practice of law: Artificial Intelligence! The plenary will cover topics such as Network Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation and software Algorithms and their perceived impact on…
Find out more »BSN’s Big Conversation – Equality in the legal profession and in the justice system
BSN's Big Conversation - Equality in the legal profession and in the justice system Date: 10 September 2018 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Linklaters LLP, London BSN's Big Conversation panel event brings together the voices of thought leaders and accomplished legal practitioners to shine a light on and discuss (i) issues of race equality in the legal profession (access and progression) and (ii) the impact of current criminal justice policies and practices on the treatment of people from black and minority ethnic communities…
Find out more »July 2018
The Law Society: Annual EMLD Lecture
The Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division (EMLD) of The Law Society is hosting its annual lecture with a prestigious figure. To mark the 20th anniversary of the public inquiry into the Stephen Lawrence murder, the EMLD are delighted that this year’s guest speaker is Imran Khan QC. Imran will reflect on what improvements have taken place in terms of institutional racism and the protection of civil liberties and human rights. Imran Khan QC is a solicitor chiefly known for his representation of…
Find out more »Personal Branding for Junior Lawyers
Flyer_BSN JLD_July event Date: Thursday 19 July 2018 Time: 6:30pm- 9.30pm Venue: CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Cannon Place, 78 Cannon St, London EC4N 6AF JOIN THE BSN JUNIOR LAWYERS DIVISION FOR Personal Branding for Junior Lawyers HOSTED BY THE CMS BAME NETWORK Please join us for a session led by Ronke Lawal providing strategic insights into how junior lawyers can boost their personal brands through the course of their careers. Ronke will discuss how…
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