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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2023
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
23 February 2022 to 28 February 2023
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
This report was approved by the board of directors on
And signed on behalf of the board by:
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The primary aim of Birmingham Black Lawyers is to advance diversity within the legal profession. To achieve this goal, we have undertaken the following initiatives:1. Provided mentorship to aspiring lawyers by partnering with the Tyro Lawyer Plus mentoring program, offering a tailored mentoring scheme to 15 students. This program encompassed six months of one-on-one mentoring, networking skills workshops, guidance on applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, a dedicated networking event, an open day at the prestigious National Law firm Higgs LLP, and complimentary tickets to our annual black-tie ball and awards show.2. Organised multiple panel events at local universities exclusively for aspiring black lawyers. These events took place at the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University, and the University of Law, featuring panels of lawyers from various practice areas.3. Hosted our annual Black-Tie Ball and awards show, showcasing the talents of black lawyers in the legal profession. This event attracted over 300 legal community members, including the local and national Law Society presidents, judges, senior lawyers, and more. Thirty students were granted complimentary admission, providing them with the opportunity to network with legal professionals, seek work experience opportunities, and be inspired to pursue their legal careers.4. Conducted various skills workshops and seminars, with a focus on career development, designed to support established black lawyers in their progression to more senior roles.5. Arranged several social events, enabling aspiring lawyers to connect with established professionals, expand their professional networks, and secure work experience opportunities. These events foster peer-to-peer interactions and facilitate the exchange of insights and knowledge between junior and senior solicitors, barristers, and members of the judiciary.6. Collaborated with various law firms to host open days, allowing aspiring black lawyers to learn about law firms, their work, and the application process.7. Maintained relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that issues impacting the black legal community are effectively communicated and that collaborative efforts are undertaken to ensure the representation of black lawyers aligns with the diverse Birmingham community.These projects, representing only a portion of our efforts, have directly benefited members of the black legal community and aspiring black lawyers. They have created a supportive community for lawyers who often find themselves as the sole black individuals within law firms. They also provide opportunities that enhance the prospects of aspiring black lawyers in securing successful roles in the legal field.
We engage with community stakeholders such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), The national Law Society and the Birmingham Law Society in order to advocate for improved diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.This creates a platform for unified representation of issues affecting the black legal community. The discussion with key stakeholders enables us to directly influence the discussion and action taken in the various diversity and inclusion strategies, the impact being that tangible change occurs. In the ten years we have been operating as a social networking group, we have already seen the impact our work has had on improving diversity within the Birmingham legal community.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
15 November 2023
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Tamina Greaves
Status: Director