International Women’s Day 2021

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As part of #International Women’s Day 2021, the Immigration and Public Law team were able to share inspiration from some of the wonderful women and champions in the team.

This first included a few thoughts and quotes lending encouragement and drive. Delve in with the presentations below featuring our joint-heads of team Samina Iqbal and Sarah Pinder, our former head of team Rita Sethi, our Head of Chambers Anthony Metzer QC as well as senior practitioners Amarjit SeehraSanaz Saifolahi, Jane HeybroekEmma HarrisDr Charlotte ProudmanLawrence S. Youssefian & Catherine Jaquiss.

We also celebrated the recent awards and recognitions of the fantastic women we work with: Charlotte Bayati as Finalist Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2020 for her #dedication, Samina Iqbal as Champion of the Year Inspirational Women of the Year 2020 for her #inspiration, Sanaz Saifolahi as Highly Commended Case of the Year Lexis Nexis Legal Awards 2020 for her #determination, Sarah Pinder as Highly Commended Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2020 for her #strength, Sangeetha Iengar as International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2020 for her #devotion, Dr Charlotte Proudman as Barrister of the Year Women in Law 2020 for her #power and Catherine Jaquiss as Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2020 for her #resolve.

To end the week of celebrations, we then brought together some of our friends, collaborators and inspirations. As we continue to learn and grow – we stand together in ensuring a better world for the future generations.

This feature was designed by our very own Emma Harris and James Harrington


 

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