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“Being a lawyer is pretty rock and roll”: what3words head of legal on working in-house, IP and knowing when to seek advice

Jason Stephens shares how helping his mum sell bodycon dresses in a flagship fashion store eventually led to a career heading up a legal function.

Life as an in-house construction solicitor

Obaid qualified as a solicitor in 2021. Now, he works in-house in a legal counsel role at a trade association in London. Find out what...

Pro Bono Week promotes and supports the work of lawyers who volunteer their services for free to people and organisations who couldn't otherwise afford legal...

UN Race to Zero’s draft guiding principles for serviced emissions – Law Society response

We support the UN Race to Zero’s aims, and we also know that legal professionals play a significant role in transitioning to net zero. However,...

Ethics and litigation are in the regulatory spotlight. What's next for in-house lawyers?

At a time where ethics and behaviour during litigation processes are under the spotlight, Tracey Calvert outlines what the SRA expects of in-house lawyers, and...

Five ways in-house lawyers can build successful relationships

Sandilands Legal founder Robyn Sandilands reveals how in-house solicitors can develop and maintain valuable, long-term relationships within their organisations.

A focus on litigation privilege: lessons from recent case law

Emilie Jones and Alan Sheeley from Pinsent Masons share latest case updates on litigation privilege.

Legal professional privilege – lessons from recent case law

Legal professional privilege (LPP) remains a key issue for in-house lawyers. Alan Sheeley and Emilie Jones give an update on the important case law relating...

The challenges regulating in-house lawyers

Following the SRA’s thematic review on in-house lawyers, Frank Maher outlines some of the regulations highlighted with real examples, and predicts the regulations that may...

Pro bono: making a meaningful impact

We hear from four legal teams about the challenges and rewards of making a meaningful impact with pro bono work.

Complaints from third parties – could you be accountable?

Jason Chapman and Anjali Mouelhi compare two different cases concerning complaints from third parties and look at how LeO dealt with each one – with...

“We’ve got change at our fingertips”: a conversation on navigating the legal profession as a black woman

Angela and Mary met to discuss their differing experiences as black women in the profession. Join us in celebrating Black History Month 2023: ‘Saluting our...

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