Reconceptualising the professions:
Interdisciplinary Debates
Diversity, inclusion and representativeness: challenges for the professions (Leeds University)
The professions have historically suffered from a poor equal opportunity and diversity record. Recent social and demographic trends have certainly altered the numerical composition of the professions, yet the working lives of these 'new entrants' suggest how these workers often continue to experience marginalization and subordination. This seminar will include academic, practitioner and regulatory perspectives to examine:
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the issue of diversity in the professions;
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barriers to diversity in the professions;
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policies and initiatives to support diversity and equal opportunities in the professions.
Details of the event
Date: September 9th 2009
Venue: Room 1.33, Leeds University Business School, Leeds University, Leeds LS2 9JT
Start time: 10.45am
Confirmed speakers include
Prof. Chris Mullard CBE (Chairman/Ceo - Focus Consultancy LTD)
'Diversity management and management education: setting the scene'
Prof. Hilary Sommerlad (Leeds Metropolitan University)
'Diversity in crisis - professional cultures and social closure: a theoretical overview'
Ms Sarah Ellis (Professional Association Research Network)
'Tools for supporting positive policies on Equality and Diversity in the Professions'
Mr. Robin Lynn (Policy Manager, Equality and Human Rights Commission)
'The equally professional network: like minds on different journeys'
Mr. Nick Bates (Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation, Irwin Mitchell LLP)
'Diversity: the view from within - experience from a major national commercial law firm'
Dr Anna Zimdars (Univeristy of Manchester) and Jennifer Sauboorah (Bar Standards Board)
'The social origins of new barristers: a study of access to the Legal Bar of England and Wales in the 21st century'
Attendance is by invitation only. If you are intersted in attending this event please contact Dr. Daniel Muzio (Leeds University) by email – dm@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Doctoral researchers within 2 years of completing their PhD or unwaged academic researchers. Bursaries will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis and will provide a contribution to travel and subsistence expenses. To be considered please contact the event organiser. The decision of the event organiser regarding the award of bursaries is final.
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