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Until under-represented groups reach a critical mass (of 30%) in partnerships, boards and chambers, problems of sexism and exclusionary working practices in the legal profession will not be eradicated.

During times of business stress, marketing budgets are usually among the first cut because they are often viewed as non-essential. But spending on marketing is vital for steadying the ship when the storm passes.

This year has been a challenging one in many respects for women in the legal profession. Instead of celebrating the anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, enforcement of gender pay gap reporting was suspended.

The legal sector has historically resisted change, with the judicial system only gradually implementing technology to improve its efficiency. Its approach has changed in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.

You likely know the pearl of wisdom that it takes three weeks to make or break a habit. That rule was laid down in a random 1970s self-help book, but in reality, how many habits have you actually changed in just 21 days?

In 2006 I started thinking about retirement whilst founding a boutique practice specialising in partnership and employment law. Ten years later, a friend told me that I would never be able to retire.

The problem with reform based on a compromise with vested interests is that it ends up being more pig’s ear than silk purse and the Legal Services Act 2007 is no exception.

In recent months, the internet has been your shop window more than ever before. As we begin to see a move towards an easing of restrictions, these are our updated digital marketing top tips.

It has been a bumpy road for the profession during Covid-19 and I have witnessed its effects as a county court advocate trying to forge a career in law during the emergence of the virus.

Change will not happen overnight, and we will need to see more investment in lawtech solutions for the individual, consumer and small business end of the market. This may require policy and regulatory support.