Women in Law Networking Event

Thank you to Notting Hill & Ealing GDST for organising the latest in our series of networking events, Celebrating 100 Years of Women in the Law.

Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP hosted a networking breakfast, where guests heard from a panel of fantastic GDST alumnae chaired by Aileen Hitchins, Senior In-House Employment Lawyer at Allen & Overy LLP.

Anita Davies (Barrister at Matrix Chambers), Natasha Delcourt (Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP), Marcia Shekerdemian (QC of Wilberforce Chambers) and Lisa Wright (Partner at Slaughter and May) made up the panel, who discussed gender inequality in the legal profession. They spoke of the greatest challenges that they face and of the need to ensure that women continue to progress and have successful, sustainable careers.

The speakers also touched on well-being and juggling a career in the Law with outside commitments, reiterating the importance of resilience and doing what you enjoy. Attendees also heard inspiring words from Susie Wakefield, Co-Chair of the GDST Law Group, who highlighted the importance of supporting one another and the benefits of networking at such events.

Former South Hampstead pupils are a diverse and unique of group of women spanning all generations, keen to support each other and their old school. Together with the Girls’ Day School Trust, a network of over 70,000 alumnae spans over 100 countries around the world – a fantastic resource for our girls to connect with like-minded women and to make useful links and contacts. Notable alumnae include prize-winning authors, cutting-edge scientists, passionate campaigners, legendary broadcasters and successful businesswomen, as well as distinguished lawyers.