BIHR’s Deputy Director, Sanchita Hosali, has been invited to speak at today’s Inspirational Women and the Law event, hosted by Newcastle University. The event celebrates iconic and influential women of the law and aims to inspire the next generation of women and men by bringing together nine high-achieving yet diverse women who will speak about their experiences of working in and with the law. The speakers have a range of backgrounds including in the judiciary, politics, journalism, NGOs, charities and, of course, the legal profession.  The plenary address is being delivered by Lady Hale, the only (ever) female member of the UK’s highest court, the Supreme Court.  Sanchita will be speaking with seven others including Vera Baird QC; Pragna Patel; Fiona Bawdon; Shauneen Lambe; Cris McCurley; Hilary Prescott; and Caoilfhionn Gallagher. Sanchita said: “I’m delighted to have been asked to take part in the Inspirational Women and the Law event. As a human…

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