The need for developing a coherent strategy for developing and advancing talented women lawyers has never been clearer. Over 63 per cent of new enrolments to the law society are female. A firm’s success in a post-Clementi world will depend on its appeal to this crucial demographic.

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Women’s Initiatives is designed to ensure your firm has the best possible advantage in recruiting, retaining and developing female lawyers. Drawing on case studies from top international firms Women’s Initiatives is able to offer a practical guide to developing a complete management strategy.

Women’s Initiative covers crucial topics including:

• The necessity of mentoring and role models;
• Realising the benefits of work/life balance;
• Creating leadership opportunities and preparing women to take and succeed in them;
• Establishing a women's initiative that meets the diverse needs of the women of your firm;
• Assuring equal access to career and client development opportunities;
• Understanding the role and influence of a women's initiative across your firm;
• Internal and external communication of your goals;
• Building the business case;
• Measuring the results.

Enabling you to create a women’s initiative that:

• Reflects the nature and direction of the business and supports its strategic priorities;
• Responds to changes in the business environment and the community;
• Meets the shifting expectations of clients and stakeholders;
• Harnesses potential from within the firm.