Elaine Banton
@ElaineBanton
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Barrister (employment, equality, discrimination and human rights)@7BRchambers Chair of the Board of Talawa Theatre Co Opining my own tweets
London
Joined September 2011
Thrilled for news of Dame Carmen Munroe's worthy recognition in this #NewYearsHonours for her immeasurable services to drama. We salute you as a trailblazer and one of the four founding mothers of @TalawaTheatreCo 🎊👏🏽
A well-deserved honour for Dame Carmen Munroe, DBE, in recognition of her work and achievements within Black Theatre and Screen. Carmen is one of our co-founders at Talawa Theatre Company est. in 1986 with Mona Hammond OBE, Inigo Espegel and Yvonne Brewster OBE. 📸 Gifty Dzenyo
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@ElaineBanton It was fantastic, full house and a standing ovation for the cast and musicians !
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Yesterday for the first time a female Lady Chief Justice swore in a female Lord Chancellor (officiated by a female Clerk of the Crown). History.
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STILL 5 DAYS TO GO! @midland_circuit 2024 Scholarship👇🏾 DEADLINE: 28 JUNE 2024 @blackcounselBCF @BlackBarNetwork @BirmBlackLawyer @BlackWomenLaw @BMLnetwork @BridgeTheBar @TLC_Law @thebarcouncil @BDABarOrg @BarForAll @LIStudentsAssoc @MTStudents @TheInnerTemple @HonSocGraysInn
We are committed to promoting diversity in the legal sector and encouraging underrepresented candidates to pursue a career at the bar. We are excited to announce our 2024 Scholarship Scheme, particularly focusing on such applicants. https://t.co/ANE4HGy5h5
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🌟Academy Applications Are Now Open! 🌟 If you are an aspiring barrister from a non-traditional background this is for you! Our programme is designed to take 100 non-traditional candidates through the training and experiences they need to succeed at the bar. (1/4)
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💻Cyber Security at the Bar is available on demand – a new way to learn with the Bar Council. The course is for barristers, pupils and chambers' professionals who are looking to improve their understanding of cyber security. Book now: https://t.co/ROl90D1HGf
#CyberSecurity
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Bar Conference 2024. The only event that brings the whole Bar together with a unique programme of expert speakers debating the big issues and providing practical advice for career development. 📅 Saturday 8 June In-person, London Book your ticket: https://t.co/d6ySVsHqvG
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Congratulations to @estelledehon - co-chair of our climate crisis working group - for keeping sustainability and climate at the top of the agenda in the legal sector 👏👏👏
The next award is Environmental/Sustainability: Bar Champion of the year, sponsored by @NLawGlobal. The winner is… Estelle Dehon KC, who co-chairs the Bar Council’s Climate Crisis working group. #L500ESGAwards
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Congratulations to our fantastic EDSM committee co-chair @ElaineBanton who helps to drive so much of our work on equality and inclusion at the Bar. 👏👏👏
And now Ethnicity: Champion of the year, which goes to @ElaineBanton from @7BRchambers. Elaine, co-chair of the Bar Council's Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Committee, has played a key role in initiatives to improve racial and ethnic diversity at the Bar #L500ESGAwards
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And now Ethnicity: Champion of the year, which goes to @ElaineBanton from @7BRchambers. Elaine, co-chair of the Bar Council's Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Committee, has played a key role in initiatives to improve racial and ethnic diversity at the Bar #L500ESGAwards
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Last night I had the honour of chairing Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Race Equality Committee’s first in person event -Employment Law Leaders in Discussion - what a fantastic panel: REJ Benjimin Burgher Elaine Banton Arpita Dutt & David Stephenson.
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Our Judicial Assistants are stateside this week 🇺🇸 This annual placement is a great opportunity to meet and learn from the American judiciary. A huge thank you to @InnsOfCourt for facilitating the trip, and everyone who has welcomed them so far! @USSupremeCourt @TheJusticeDept
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Fantastic workshop today with @UNWomenUK following #CSW68 where we discussed how we can accelerate gender equality, economic empowerment and eradicate poverty for women and girls here in the #UK 🌎🇺🇳 Great to hear from inspirational women such as @ElaineBanton @ayansaid_ ✨
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Today we've introduced new legislation so victims can get third party funding for their legal costs when taking on big corporations. We're levelling the playing field and making sure people can continue to access justice, no matter how deep the pockets of their opponents.
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To mark #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, @ndin_law trustee Adam Richardson explores a potential day in the life of a neurodivergent barrister & the benefits & pitfalls they may face, raising awareness that no mind should be left behind. Read Adam's blog ⬇️ https://t.co/7jrwBkWsLH
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Great article on a vitally important issue, the subject of a recent @ICAW_22 event. Closing the Gender Gap: Addressing Issues and Solutions in the Legal Community | The Student Lawyer. https://t.co/KRlLzFHLxn
@ICAW_22 @student__lawyer
#genderpaygap
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By Josmi Saji. Reading time: three minutes In the evolving landscape of the legal profession, issues of gender disparity persist despite ongoing efforts to promote equality […]
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Missed our discussion on 'Tackling the Gender Pay Gap'? Catch up here! 📺 https://t.co/IcC0VyuEQZ
@HonSocGraysInn @TheInnerTemple @lincolnsinn @middletemple
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Book for our next event Tackling the Gender Pay Gap on 4 Mar. We'll be focusing on constructive and practical solutions. Chaired by Barbara Mills KC @bmillsbarrister 🎙️Susanna McGibbon @PermsecGLD 🎙️Sharon Blackman @Citibank 🎙️Mark Rushton @PumpTax 🎙️Will Mackinlay @southsq 👇
Let's discuss Tackling the Gender Pay Gap 🎙️Susanna McGibbon @PermsecGLD 🎙️Sharon Blackman, GC @Citibank 🎙️Mark Rushton, Senior Clerk @PumpTax 🎙️Will Mackinlay, Chambers Director @southsq 📅 4 March, 6pm 📍@lincolnsinn In person & 💻 Book: https://t.co/V9RltT8BTy
#IWD2024
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Play On! A stylish musical retelling of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, fusing the music of Duke Ellington & street dance choreography. Tickets available now https://t.co/ziiKevh46U
@BelgradeTheatre
@BristolOldVic
@LivEveryPlay
@WiltsCreative
@LyricHammer
@brumhippodrome
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It was a true honour and privilege to be a winner of two awards at the #potentialunlockedawards 2024. It was so inspiring to be in the midst of so many remarkable individuals. Thank you so much @DavidCHall7 for organising such a spectacular event. @ElaineBanton @DrDennisKimbro
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