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Black History Month - Exploring Black Recruitment in the Legal Sector

Travers Smith — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As part of Black History Month, we are pleased to publish a podcast conversation between Raphael Mokades from Rare Recruitment and Steph Lee, Partner, Dispute Resolution, on the topic of Black recruitment in the legal sector.

We hope you find the conversation to be thought provoking and informative and we are grateful to both Raph and Steph for participating.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week - David James and Blanche Dsouza

Travers Smith — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration week, David James, partner at Travers Smith and a sponsor of the Enable Group, speaks with Blanche Dsouza, an associate in the funds team, about ADHD.

LGBT History Month - In conversation with Just Like Us and David Bufton

Travers Smith — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

As part of LGBT History Month, we invited two young trans and gender non-confirming people who work as Ambassadors for Just Like Us to participate in a podcast about their background.

In the recording, they speak with David Bufton, Knowledge Lawyer in Disputes Resolution, about their experiences and their trans identities.

LGBT History Month – In conversation with Dan Vo and Garth Heron

Travers Smith — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

As part of LGBT History Month, we invited Dan Vo, Head of Learning and Engagement at the Queer Britain museum, to participate in a podcast about queer history and the importance of educating ourselves about it.

In the recording, Dan speaks with Garth Heron, Diversity & Inclusion Executive at Travers Smith, about his own background as well as some of his favourite pieces in the museum and what they can tell us about the past.

Black History Month 2022 - Leander A. Dolphin in conversation with Mahesh Varia

Travers Smith — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

As part of Black History Month, we invited Leander A. Dolphin (Managing Partner at Shipman & Goodwin) to participate in a podcast to discuss her background and professional success.

In the recording, Leander speaks with Mahesh Varia, Head of Incentives & Remuneration Group at Travers Smith, about role modelling, allyship and much more.

Bi Visibility Week 2022 - In conversation with Dominic Arnall and Garth Heron

Travers Smith — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

As part of Bi Visibility Week, we invited Dominic Arnall, CEO of Just Like Us, to participate in a podcast to help raise awareness of the lived experiences of people who identify as bi.

In the recording, Dominic speaks with Garth Heron, Diversity & Inclusion Executive at Travers Smith, about stereotypes, assumptions, and what more allies can do to promote bi inclusion.

Pride Month 2022 - Inclusivity in the Pensions Sector

Travers Smith — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the firm's CSR and Diversity Director Chris Edwards speaks to Zoe Burdo, Fran Bailey and Andy Lewis on Inclusivity in the Pensions sector.

Black History Month 2021 - Episode 3 - Jonathan Gilmour in conversation with Dan Lambeth

Travers Smith — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

As part of Black History Month 2021, we are pleased to launch a series of podcasts examining themes relating to race, ethnicity and inclusion. Aimed at promoting discussion, we hope you find the series to be thought provoking and informative.

In our third episode, Jonathan Gilmour, Partner and Head of Derivatives and Structured Products at Travers Smith, speaks with Dan Lambeth, Executive Director, Sustainable Investment at J.P. Morgan, about leadership, role modelling, allyship and much more.

Black History Month 2021 - Episode 2 - Daniel Gerring in conversation with Saye Mkangama

Travers Smith — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

As part of Black History Month

Black History Month 2021 - Episode 1 - Naomi Owolabi in conversation with Olive Ahmed

Travers Smith — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In the first of this series, Naomi Owolabi speaks with Olive Ahmed, Youth Projects Manager at the Wonder Foundation, about their work in supporting and empowering women and girls, role modelling, leadership and much more.

Pride Season Podcasts - Episode 4: Daniel Gerring in conversation with Katy Hyams and Zoe Burdo

Travers Smith — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Head of Pensions Daniel Gerring speaks with Zoe Burdo, Consultant at LCP, and Katy Hyams, Head of Regulatory Policy at the London Metal Exchange. This informative conversation focusses on lesbian, gay, bi and trans women, the double glazed glass ceiling, allyship and much more.

Pride Season Podcasts - Episode 3: Sasha Radoja in conversation with Raymond Yiu

Travers Smith — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Head of Communications and External Relations, Sasha Radoja speaks with composer, conductor and jazz pianist Raymond Yiu. This informative conversation focusses on LGBT+ inclusion, mentoring, classical music, composition and much more.

Pride Season Podcasts - Episode 2: In conversation between Chris Edwards and Dr Rakesh Anand

Travers Smith — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, the firm's CSR and Diversity Director Chris Edwards speaks with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Rakesh Anand. This informative conversation focusses on LGBT+ and BAME inclusion in medicine and the NHS, and also the importance of diverse role models.

Pride Season Podcasts - Episode 1: Trans inclusion: In conversation between David Bufton and Leng Montgomery

Travers Smith — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:30:00 +0000

As part of Pride season, we are running a series of short podcasts providing an insight into the lives and experiences of LGBT+ leaders. These exceptional individuals come from a diverse range of backgrounds and will be sharing with listeners their experiences of LGBT+ inclusion in their respective industries, and also some ideas on what more allies can do to promote LGBT+ equality.

In the first of this series, David Bufton, a Knowledge Lawyer in our Disputes practice, speaks with D&I specialist Leng Montgomery. This honest and open conversation explores Leng's journey towards becoming his authentic self, trans masculine identities, and the importance of trans representation and role models.

LGBTQ+ History Month podcast series - Episode 1 - LGBTQ+ young people and mental health

Travers Smith — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The coronavirus lockdown has provoked a mental health crisis among young LGBTQ+ people. This podcast with Dominic Arnall, CEO of LGBT+ charity Just Like Us, and Carly Hubbard, Head of HR at Travers Smith, will highlight findings from the charity's research into the experiences of young LGBTQ+ people over the past year.

You can read more about the research findings here.

Black History Month podcast series - Episode 4 - Michelle Anderson in conversation with Devinya Thomas

Travers Smith — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This feature will explore some of the themes raised in Devinya Thomas's photographic work "Good Hair", including black female identity, black hair, and how white-centric notions of "appropriateness" can exacerbate exclusion.

Black History Month podcast series - Episode 3 - Sarah Owadally in conversation with Kwaku Dapaah-Danquah

Travers Smith — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In this session, Kwaku, entrepreneur and Programme Manager at YSYS, will be sharing his personal and professional career path, as well as exploring ideas of black excellence, role modelling, and leadership.

Black History Month podcast series - Episode 2 - Raphaella Gabrasadig and Asma Rashid in conversation with Jacqueline Taiwo

Travers Smith — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This session with Jacqueline Taiwo, Principal at TowerBrook, will examine leadership and role modelling through the lens of race and gender, and the role of professional networks in supporting black women in reaching their career potential.

Black History Month podcast series - Episode 1 - Natalie Batra in conversation with Natalie Morris

Travers Smith — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

This session with Natalie Morris, Senior Lifestyle Writer at Metro, examines black inclusion in journalism, and the role of the media in helping facilitate effective conversations about race.