Episode 30 – Rose Donnelly, Engagement and development manager at LawCare, was joined by Reena Parmar, Chair of The Law Society of England and Wales Disabled Solicitors Network.
Rose and Reena discuss a number of topics including Reena’s experiences as a disabled woman from a minority ethnic background, her strategies for managing living with non-visible disabilities alongside a busy career in law and multiple carer responsibilities, her role as Chair of the Disabled Solicitors Network and the disability network she co-led at Freshfields.
Read a transcription of the webinar here.
The Law Society of England Wales Disabled Solicitors Network promotes equal opportunities for disabled people within the legal profession. It encourages solicitors to use their experiences and expertise to support aspiring solicitors or colleagues seeking to progress in the legal sector. You can follow their work on their LinkedIn group.
The best practice guidance Reena mentions in the podcast can be found here: Reasonable adjustments in organisations – best practice for disability inclusion. Reena also mentions this LawCare article about living with a long-term illness.
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