Home / Our Work / Equality, Diversity & Inclusion / Women Lawyers

Women Lawyers

 

Bristol Law Society is committed to promoting and supporting ED&I in the legal profession across Bristol and the South West.

We have a close relationship with the Women Lawyers Bristol networking group. More information about this group is below.

Women Lawyers Bristol

Women Lawyers Bristol is a local networking group for lawyers and all women who work within the legal profession in Bristol and the surrounding area. We are trans-inclusive.

The group provides a welcoming space for women at junior and senior levels to come together, build connections, share experiences and support one another at different stages of their careers. We aim to create opportunities for meaningful professional relationships, peer support and open discussion about the opportunities and challenges experienced by women working in law.

Women Lawyers Bristol hosts a range of networking and learning events, including morning, lunchtime and evening sessions, to make events as accessible as possible for women with caring responsibilities and other commitments.

Previous events have included:

  • Breakfast networking
  • Pub quiz
  • Wine tasting
  • Drop in drinks
  • Panel event

To be informed of future events, please sign up to the mailing list.

You can also follow Women Lawyers Bristol on LinkedIn and Eventbrite.

If you would like to support Women Lawyers Bristol, collaborate with the group, or sponsor a future event, we would love to hear from you at: wldbristol@gmail.com.

The Women Lawyers Bristol Committee consists of:

Co-Chairs:

Committee members: 

 

Menopause in the Legal Profession

The menopause is a natural stage of life experienced by most women between the ages of 45-55, yet it remains a taboo subject in many organisations. The average duration of menopausal symptoms is five years: not insignificant for a working woman.

Women often suffer in silence as they do not feel able to talk to their manager about how their menopausal symptoms are affecting them at work. Therefore, more openness about the menopause and workplace support is needed.

Menopause Resources & Websites

We love collaborating with others. If you have any websites, resources or events you would like us to share or collaborate on please get in touch by emailing info@bristollawsociety.com.