Social Media and Publicity Committee Update

Social Media and Publicity Committee Update

This quarter was busy as any other for the Westminster and Holborn Law Society (WHLS) and we are excited to soon announce our upcoming plans and events you wouldn’t want to miss.

Back in March, Dr Domenico Giannino shared his findings of a research he conducted on The Inter-American Court of Human Rights and Protection of the Environment. It was an enlightening piece which saw huge engagements from the WHLS members and the University of Law students in attendance.

In April, one of our members embarked on a quest to raise funds for the National Autistic Society (NAS) for World Autism Awareness Week 27 March to 2 April 2023. Raising awareness of autism and autistic people means a lot to her as she is hoping to one day create an awareness that, no matter what limitation society may place on people with autism, it does not in any way define who they really are. Due to the helpful support of her work colleagues at KWW Solicitors in East Molesey and other contributors the NAS has gratefully raised £181,795! The NAS has created a project called the Moonshot vision where they are seeking to create a society that;

• Values autistic individuals

• Maximises autistic power

• Guarantees support

• Adapts public spaces and services

• Free from discrimination

Amazing initiative and very well done to our member for contributing to the work of the NAS.

Our Junior Lawyers Division’s panel event, ‘How to succeed at a career in legal practice: From a Barrister’s perspective’ was scheduled for 16 May, but was unfortunately postponed. The WHLS JLD wishes to once again offer an apology to the panellists and guests. We are now planning a re-schedule of this event and will provide further information in due course… Watch this space!

Falguni Desai, a member of our Membership Committee, an experienced Business Growth Coach and a Lawyer has now added an extra accolade to her already growing list… an author. Having co-authored the now published, ‘Fab Collab – How women create success’ saw 15 successful business women and authors in total, celebrating Collaboration. To borrow a quote from the said book, ‘You don’t need to – and can’t – do it all by yourself. Collaboration with others is a more effective (and fun) way to achieve success, both in life and in business’. I couldn’t agree more!

This year’s London Legal Support Trust’s, London Legal Walk 2023 in it’s 19th year of existence, saw in excess of 16,000 walkers in and around the streets of London. With a small team of walkers and helpful donations received, we were able to contribute towards the overall and overwhelming financial support received towards the aim of providing free legal services to those most in need.

In June we once again collaborated with the University of Law Bloomsbury campus where Dr Michael Russ presented a fascinating talk on his research which examines whether the European Union’s use of internet platforms to regulate mis/ disinformation are proportionate interferences with the right to expression. In this highly insightful talk, Dr Russ focused on the harm caused by mis/disinformation, an outline of the protections for its distribution and an explanation of emerging legislation which aims to strike the right balance between these two opposing concerns.

The last Saturday of June each year is celebrated as Armed Forces Day (AFD). On 24th June this year, AFD was celebrated in many communities around the UK, in support of the men and women who makes up the Armed Forces community to include the serving troops, the families, veterans and cadets alike. The WHLS JLD took part in the online campaign with members joining the #saluteourforces.

Save the dates:

We are excited to announce dates for our calendar events… please stay tuned for further details!!.

 WHLS Annual Dinner – 6 October 2023

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee of the Westminster and Holborn Law Society.

Catherine Michel is the Co-chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee of the Westminster and Holborn Law Society alongside Coral Hill. Catherine works as a Senior Solicitor at Capsticks LLP and specialises in Clinical Negligence.

Rebecca Taylor is the Secretary of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee of the Westminster and Holborn Law Society. She works as a trainee solicitor Dawson Cornwell LLP who specialise in International Family Law and is due to qualify in September 2023.

Our next meeting is taking place on 2 August and anyone who would like to find out more would be welcome. Please contact Catherine or Rebecca to find out more at rebecca.taylor@ dawsoncornwell.com We always welcome new members so please do get in touch.