Will wage transparency close the gender pay gap in law?
Whether the release of pay transparency data helps to reduce the gap in law hinges on a concerted effort to enact meaningful change.
‘A way to go’ for gender parity in law and NSW courts
The legal profession must ensure there are more options for women to return to work after starting a family to curb drop out numbers and…
New project to examine inequality in the profession
The Law Society of NSW will commission a thorough examination of inequality in the legal profession, after recent findings revealed that, despite women outnumbering men,…
Salary transparency and quotas: will they solve law’s gender inequality woes?
As the profession strives for equity and equality, two ideas provoking debate are pay transparency and quotas for leadership positions. Could these lead towards more…
Unconscious bias: a persistent challenge for female lawyers
Unconscious bias and insights about how your firm can be a positive model for change.
Same same but different: it’s time to close the gender pay gap
On International Women’s Day, it’s time we all take stock of what we can do to reduce the gender pay gap.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: February 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.