Join us for an inspiring International Women’s Day panel event, uniting influential voices from across public law in Wales – hosted by Public Law Wales & Legal News Wales, and with support from Geldards LLP.
Our free IWD event explores how supporting, mentoring and elevating women strengthens the profession and improves public service, featuring a discussion with a panel of inspirational women in public law in Wales, followed by networking over drinks and nibbles.
This event is ideal for anyone practising / working in legal services in Wales, including Public Law.
Speakers
- HHJ Mererid Edwards
- Nicola Williams, Head of Welsh Government Legal Services; Women in Law Pledge signatory
- Eve Piffaretti, Head of Wales office and Partner, Blake Morgan LLP
- Hannah Menard, Head of Subject Law/Director of Legal Advice Clinic, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of South Wales
Hosted by Rhodri Williams KC, Public Law Wales, and Emma Waddingham, Legal News Wales
Panel Discussion Themes
- Leadership & visibility in public law
- Career progression & overcoming barriers in private and public sector practice
- Mentorship and lifting others
- Flexible careers & sustainable leadership
- Inspiring the next generation and allies
Public Law Wales will also provide an outline of its Mentoring Scheme for professionals in Wales – with information on becoming a mentor and how to join the scheme.
Why attend?
This event offers a valuable opportunity to gain insight from women shaping Welsh public law and to understand how mentorship, sponsorship and allyship strengthen the profession. Attendees will explore pathways into public sector leadership while hearing real experiences of career progression and overcoming barriers. It also provides a chance to build connections and strengthen relationships across the Welsh public law community.
Agenda
- 5:00pm: Doors open
- 5:30pm: Panel discussion, followed by an overview of the Public Law Wales Mentoring Scheme
- 7:00pm: Networking, drinks and nibbles, kindly hosted by Geldards LLP
- 8:00pm: Event close
Book your place
Book your free ticket to join us in person or online, here.
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