Ethnic Solicitors Network

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Black History Month 2025 – standing firm in power and pride

This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the contributions of black solicitors to the legal profession and wider society…

03 Oct 2025

Compliance officer rule on hold after calls for rethink

An update on the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposal for separating compliance and management roles in firms, which drew strong criticism from the profession.

22 Oct 2026

SRA must rethink its separation of compliance and management roles

We've raised our concerns with the SRA about its plan to separate COLP and COFA roles from individuals with unilateral decision-making power.

30 Sep 2026

New Law Society survey drives LGBTQ+ inclusion

The Law Society of England and Wales has launched its new Pride in the Law 2026 survey. We call on LGBTQ+ solicitors and allies to share their experiences and help shape a better future of equality, inclusion and diversity across the legal profession.

10 Jun 2026

How flexible working can benefit law firms and legal teams

Flexible working is no longer a niche benefit. It’s now a core expectation for many across the solicitor profession, shaping how solicitors work, choose employers and manage their professional and personal responsibilities.

10 Jun 2026

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