IBA Global Showcase
25 Oct - 29 Oct 2021
Zoom
Session information
Rule of Law Symposium: equality before the law - bar perspectives on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Wednesday 27 October (1200 - 1315)
Zoom
Committee(s)
Rule of Law Forum
(Lead)
Bar Issues Commission
Diversity and Equality Law Committee
IBA Diversity & Inclusion Council
IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit
Judges' Forum
LGBTQI+ Law Committee
Women Lawyers' Committee
Description
Recording now available
Equality before the Law – bar perspectives on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As most of us return to some sort of business as usual post Covid-19, it is important to reflect on, and continue to think about the effects of the pandemic on equality, diversity and inclusion. This showcase session, presented by the Rule of Law Forum, will provide an opportunity to hear about both the positive and negative impacts of Covid-19 on EDI, from the perspectives of five bar leaders from around the world. Whether you are a bar leader yourself or a lawyer working in-house or in a law firm, this session will offer new insights into this important topic and how different jurisdictions have been affected.
All sessions are being recorded, unless otherwise stated.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Sara Carnegie | International Bar Association, London, England; Member, IBA Diversity & Inclusion Council |
| Stephen Denyer | The Law Society of England and Wales, London, England |
Speakers
| Stephanie Boyce | President / Chairperson, The Law Society of England and Wales |
| Deborah Enix-Ross | Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, New York, New York, USA; Chair, Bar Issues Commission Policy Committee |
| M Eugenia Gay Rosell | President / Chairperson, Ilustre Collegi d'Advocats de Barcelona |
| Sternford Moyo | Scanlen & Holderness, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Gregory Vijayendran SC | Rajah & Tann Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; President / Chairperson, The Law Society of Singapore |
| Pheona Wall SC | Nabasa and Co , Kampala, Uganda |