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Encouraging and supporting women throughout their careers, and increasing retention and diversity within the profession

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๐Ÿ”” Speaker panel announced
Bullying at the Bar โ€“ Diminishing or Endemic?

Speakers:
๐ŸŽ™๏ธBarbara Mills KC
๐ŸŽ™๏ธDeshpal Panesar KC
๐ŸŽ™๏ธDarren Howe KC
๐ŸŽ™๏ธCharlotte Kilroy KC
๐ŸŽ™๏ธSusannah Burley

๐Ÿ—“ Tue 3 March | 6โ€“7.30pm
๐Ÿ“ Middle Temple | ๐Ÿ’ป ยฃ5 online | ๐Ÿ› ยฃ10 in person
๐ŸŽŸ tinyurl.com/vey3vrcw

10.02.2026 16:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Event poster for the Inns of Court Alliance for Women: โ€œBullying at the Bar: A Diminishing or Endemic Problem?โ€ Chaired by Ruth Kirby KC. Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5:30pm, Middle Temple. In person and online. Background image of law books.

Event poster for the Inns of Court Alliance for Women: โ€œBullying at the Bar: A Diminishing or Endemic Problem?โ€ Chaired by Ruth Kirby KC. Tuesday 3 March 2026, 5:30pm, Middle Temple. In person and online. Background image of law books.

Bullying at the Bar โ€“ A Diminishing or Endemic Problem?
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday 3 March, 6pm

A panel discussion responding to the Harriet Harman 2025 report for the Bar Council on bullying and harassment.

Open to: Members of all Inns

๐Ÿ“ Middle Temple / online
๐ŸŽŸ tinyurl.com/vey3vrcw

02.02.2026 16:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Promotional image for an ICAW event titled โ€œNavigating Parenthood at the Bar.โ€ In the background, several barristers are shown in conversation at a professional networking event, including a woman smiling while speaking with colleagues. Along the bottom of the image are the logos of the Honourable Society of Lincolnโ€™s Inn, the Inner Temple, the Middle Temple, and Grayโ€™s Inn.

Promotional image for an ICAW event titled โ€œNavigating Parenthood at the Bar.โ€ In the background, several barristers are shown in conversation at a professional networking event, including a woman smiling while speaking with colleagues. Along the bottom of the image are the logos of the Honourable Society of Lincolnโ€™s Inn, the Inner Temple, the Middle Temple, and Grayโ€™s Inn.

Parenthood and life at the Bar donโ€™t come with a manual. Balancing practice and caring responsibilities, from early parenthood to supporting children with additional needs, is complex and evolving.

Watch our webinar Navigating Parenthood at the Bar
๐Ÿ‘‰ www.innertemple.org.uk/parenthood-at-the-bar

29.01.2026 12:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
In foreground three women in discussion at an event. Text: ICAW Navigating Parenthood at the Bar, Monday 8 December 2025, 18:00. Online. Chaired by Mrs Justice Lieven, this event brings together a diverse panel of legal professionals to explore the personal and professional realities of balancing legal careers with parenthood.

In foreground three women in discussion at an event. Text: ICAW Navigating Parenthood at the Bar, Monday 8 December 2025, 18:00. Online. Chaired by Mrs Justice Lieven, this event brings together a diverse panel of legal professionals to explore the personal and professional realities of balancing legal careers with parenthood.

Book now for Navigating Parenthood at the Bar on 8 Dec.

Chaired by Mrs Justice Lieven, this event brings together
a diverse panel of legal professionals to explore the personal
and professional realities of balancing legal careers
with parenthood.

๐Ÿ“† 8 Dec, 6pm
๐Ÿ“ Online
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ tinyurl.com/2wntcykr

20.11.2025 12:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photograph showing an audience looking towards a stage at Inner Temple with a wood panelled backdrop and glass cabinets. Seated on the stage in armchairs are the Lady Chief Justice and the Chair of the Bar. Mrs Justice May is standing to the right at a lectern speaking.

A photograph showing an audience looking towards a stage at Inner Temple with a wood panelled backdrop and glass cabinets. Seated on the stage in armchairs are the Lady Chief Justice and the Chair of the Bar. Mrs Justice May is standing to the right at a lectern speaking.

Weโ€™re absolutely thrilled to be co-hosting an evening in conversation between the Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr and Chair of the Bar Barbara Mills KC with @innertemple.org.uk. With wonderful introductions to these incredible leaders from Mrs Justice May.

28.10.2025 18:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two women greeting each other with a hug, in the background women in conversation outside a marquee

Two women greeting each other with a hug, in the background women in conversation outside a marquee

Three women in conversation laughing, inside a marquee with the garden visible through the windows behind them

Three women in conversation laughing, inside a marquee with the garden visible through the windows behind them

The Rt Hon Lady Simler DBE giving her welcome address at the ICAW Garden Party. View is taken through audience, with more audience in the background listening to the speech

The Rt Hon Lady Simler DBE giving her welcome address at the ICAW Garden Party. View is taken through audience, with more audience in the background listening to the speech

Inner Temple ICAW Co-Convenor, Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC, introducing the speaker at this year's Cross-Profession Garden Party. Outside in the sunshine at a lectern with a marquee in the background

Inner Temple ICAW Co-Convenor, Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC, introducing the speaker at this year's Cross-Profession Garden Party. Outside in the sunshine at a lectern with a marquee in the background

The sun was out for our annual ICAW Cross-Profession Garden Party on Monday, we had an amazing turn out! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‚

Special thanks to The Rt Hon Lady Simler DBE, for her inspiring welcome speech, and to all those who attended, making it such an unforgettable occasion.

Hope to see you all next year!

24.06.2025 15:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Tables of people having dinner in Lincoln's Inn Hall

Tables of people having dinner in Lincoln's Inn Hall

Our friends @lincolnsinn.bsky.social are holding a fantastic event celebrating women in law. Book by 2 June ๐Ÿ‘‡

Empowering Women in the Law: a Celebration of Inclusivity and Allyship.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธBaroness Scotland

๐Ÿ“† 10 June
๐Ÿ“Lincoln's Inn
Open to: Legal profession & guests
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธhttps://tinyurl.com/5y6ehmpy

30.05.2025 15:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
View from lectern looking out over the garden at people chatting. Logos of the four Inns across the top

View from lectern looking out over the garden at people chatting. Logos of the four Inns across the top

๐Ÿ˜Thanks to everyone who's booked, we're delighted that the ICAW Cross-Profession Garden Party on 23 June has sold out so quickly.

If you missed out, we are running a reserve list at www.innertemple.org.uk/icaw25

21.05.2025 15:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Profile photograph of Heidi Stonecliffe KC smiling. White text across a pink banner reads: "Heidi Stonecliffe KC elected Bar Council Vice Chair for 2026". The Bar Council logo is in the top left corner.

Profile photograph of Heidi Stonecliffe KC smiling. White text across a pink banner reads: "Heidi Stonecliffe KC elected Bar Council Vice Chair for 2026". The Bar Council logo is in the top left corner.

White text on a pink background reads: "I will do all I can to shine a spotlight on the vital work that every part of the profession contributes to society so that the public joins our collective voice in demanding a justice system fit for purpose and accessible to all. - Heidi Stonecliffe KC, Vice Chair elect" There are large white quote marks at the the top and bottom of the image.

White text on a pink background reads: "I will do all I can to shine a spotlight on the vital work that every part of the profession contributes to society so that the public joins our collective voice in demanding a justice system fit for purpose and accessible to all. - Heidi Stonecliffe KC, Vice Chair elect" There are large white quote marks at the the top and bottom of the image.

Heidi Stonecliffe KC, snr advocate at the CPS, has been elected as Vice Chair of the Bar for 2026 - she'll become the first employed barrister to take up the post in our 132-year history. Congratulations @hskc.bsky.social.
Read more in our press release: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/hei...

19.05.2025 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1