The Legal Mind

Episode 30: Disability, diversity and inclusion with Reena Parmar

November 27, 2023 LawCare
The Legal Mind
Episode 30: Disability, diversity and inclusion with Reena Parmar
Show Notes

Rose Donnelly, Engagement and development manager at LawCare, was joined by Reena Parmar, Chair of The Law Society of England and Wales Disabled Solicitors Network.

Rose and Reena discuss a number of topics including Reena’s experiences as a disabled woman from a minority ethnic background, her strategies for managing living with non-visible disabilities alongside a busy career in law and multiple carer responsibilities, her role as Chair of the Disabled Solicitors Network and the disability network she set up at Freshfields.

The Law Society of England Wales Disabled Solicitors Network promotes equal opportunities for people with disabilities within the legal profession. It encourages solicitors to use their experiences and expertise to support aspiring solicitors or colleagues seeking to progress in the legal sector. You can follow their work on their LinkedIn group