Panel revealed for SYLA Women in Law event

The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association has announced the panel for its annual Women in Law seminar, held to coincide with International Women's Day.

The event brings together a number of high profile and inspiring women from the Scottish and English legal community to share their personal experiences on issues such as women’s rights in the UK and international context, women in the judiciary and boardroom, and whether the glass ceiling remains an issue for female lawyers in the 21st century.

This year's forum will be chaired by Emma Boffey, associate at CMS and a Past President of SYLA. The panel includes:

Rachel Barrett, barrister, Cloisters;

Susanne Tanner QC, FCIArb, Ampersand Advocates and Crown Office Chambers, a First-tier Tribunal judge in the Housing & Property Chamber, and Health & Education Chamber;

Lisa Henderson QC, FCIArb, Ampersand Advocates and Crown Officers Chambers.

The event, once again sponsored by Fraser Irvine Sheriff Officers, will take place on Tuesday 10 March 2020 at the Intercontinental, Edinburgh (The George), 19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB. Registration is from 6.30pm with speakers commencing at 7pm until 8.30pm. There will be a panel Q&A followed by a drinks reception and canapés.

Click here to register. £5 from every ticket price (£5.98) will be donated directly to Rape Crisis Scotland.