IB April 2017

On Thursday, 16 March 2017, the Midland Hotel in Manchester
hosted Women in the Law UK’s first event of 2017, which was as
ever both impressive and inspiring, as were the guests of honour: the
Rt. Hon Lord Neuberger, President of the Supreme Court
accompanied by Lady Neuberger.
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Women Barristers and UKAWJs. Next years event is already being planned with to be even
better with rumours of Mrs Justice Andrews or the first female in the Supreme Court if once is
appointed.
Women in The Law UK, have another Until next time, resounding success
Sally Penni Barrister at Law Kenworthys Chambers Manchester.
with Be Bold for Change message Vice chair of on Association Diversity of Women Barristers from
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President of the Supreme Court 16.03.2017 in Manchester.
The event was another resounding success for Women in the Law
UK. With guests being drawn from the judiciary, the Bar, solicitors
and legal academics, both men and women, the event was a sellout
with a healthy waiting list to boot; it was, indeed, the hottest ticket
in Manchester. As testament to that fact, many of the Circuit’s
judicial stars were out in force, including the Recorder of
Manchester, HHJ Stockdale; Mrs Justice Andrews; HHJ Henandez;
HHJ Manley; HHJ Goddard QC; HHJ Nicholls (Liverpool’s first
female judge in crime); HHJ Newton, Designated Family Judge for
Manchester; and Sir Mark Hedley. Many solicitors were in
attendance as well as special guests from the worlds of Commerce
and the Arts Industry.
Established in 2012 and now in its fifth year, Women in the Law UK
has enjoyed an impressive list of past speakers, which to date
includes Lady Hale of Richmond, Mrs Justice Cox DBE (President of
the Association of Women Barristers) and Lady Justice Hallett DBE.
On this occasion, it was Lord Neuberger’s turn and his Lordship
opted to speak on the importance of diversity in the judiciary, which
was followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
With a message in keeping with the theme for International
Women’s Day 2017 – be bold for change – the evening was hosted
by Sally Penni of Kenworthy’s Chambers, Vice-Chair of the
Association of Women Barristers. Music was provided by
Manchester Inspirational Voices (winners of the BBC Songs of Praise
Gospel Choir of the Year award in 2016), with additional
performances from Nigel Poole QC of Kings Chambers and Wayne
Ellington.
L-R Lisa Roberts QC Lincoln House Chambers,
The Rt. Hon. Lord Neuberger, Sir Mark Hedley and Sally Penni.
L-R Lisa Roberts QC Lincoln House Chambers and sponsors, The Rt.Hon. Lord Neuberger
Supreme Court, Sir Mark Hedley and Sally Penni.
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The evening concluded with a raffle. That evening, a total of £1,068
was raised to be split between three charities: Breast Cancer Prevent,
Royal Free Hospital and the RMCH.
To find out more about upcoming events or to join Women in the
Sponsors from Close Brothers, The RT Hon Recorder of Manchester David Stockdale, Rebecca
Law UK, please email womeninthelaw2012@gmail.com. Next
year’s event is already being planned, with rumours circling evenDurrant L-R, Crowe HHJ whithall D Henandez, Clark, Tax Partner DJ guest Stuart, from Sally Industry, Penni, Elizabeth HHJ Portier L Newton, BNY Mellon,
now as to who the next guest speaker will be.
L-R, HHJ D Henandez, DJ Stuart, Sally Penni AWB, HHJ L Newton, Sir Mark Hedley, retired
Josephine Sir Fay Mark ex solicitor Hedley, now HHJ at Close D Brothers. Eaglestone, Abi Holt, Lincoln House
Judge D Eaglestone, Immigration Chambers Judge and Abi Lisa Holt Splaine, Lincoln House solicitor. and Lisa Splaine solicitor.
Until next time,
Sally Penni
Kenworthy’s Chambers
Photos by Bill McGloghlin
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The Right Hon Lord Neuberger, HHJ Roddy and Sally Penni
The president, Lord Neuberger , HHJ Roddy and Sally Penni
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