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What are the latest immigration challenges and opportunities facing senior executives and employers, both in the US and UK? In this recording, Jonathan A. Grode, Practice Director and Managing Partner at Green and Spiegel LLC (US), and Natasha Chell, Partner and Head of Risk and Compliance at Laura Devine Immigration (UK), explore developments in US and UK immigration that have occurred since the 3rd IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders in June 2022. In particular, Jonathan and Natasha discuss: - The reduction in processing times for US and UK visas and the positive impact on firms and senior executives. - What procedures will employers and employees need to follow to ensure immigration due diligence is maintained during a merger and/acquisition? - The introduction of the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa in the UK and the reasons that we have not seen the expected uptake in visas of this kind. This recording follows the Immi

In this recording, our expert panel explore some of the wide-ranging business and societal impact drivers for putting neurodiversity firmly at the top of companies’ agendas and the benefits that neurodiverse leaders can bring to corporate boards. - Dr Nancy Doyle, Chartered Psychologist and Founder of Genius Within CIC (UK) - Lori Deem, Partner at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym (Illinois, USA) - Chair: Pooja Dasgupta, Senior Associate at CM Murray LLP (UK) In particular, the panel discuss: - The meaning of neurodiversity, including a summary of the various different types of neurodiverse conditions; - The key benefits of having neurodiverse, specialist thinkers occupying the senior-most positions within an organisation, and expanding the definition of the leadership qualities that companies typically value; - What more leaders can do to speak out and “change the conversation” when it comes to talking about neurodiversity, and how they might overcome some of the barriers to achieving neurodiverse leadershi

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar ‘SRA Sexual Misconduct Guidance – What Lawyers and Firms Need to Know’ . The panel discussion includes a detailed analysis of the key areas in the SRA guidance: When does the threshold for self-reporting apply? The SRA’s view on the influence of alcohol on offending and the significance of the motive of offending; The complexities surrounding the issue of consent; Guidance from the SRA on sanctions; and What is meant by ‘proximity to practice’ and how does it play out in reality? In this webinar, Beth Hale (Partner and General Counsel at CM Murray LLP), Corinne Staves (Partner at CM Murray LLP and partnership law specialist), Andrew Pavlovic (Partner at CM Murray LLP and regulatory/professional discipline specialist) and Ellen Peart (Partner at BCL Solicitors LLP and criminal law specialist) discuss the SRA guidance on sexual misconduct, published on 1st September 2022. In particular: A discussion surrounding the need for this gui

We are delighted to bring you the next episode of our podcast series 'Talking Board Diversity', hosted by Emma Bartlett, Partner at CM Murray LLP in London, and Teresa Johnson, a San Francisco-based Partner at Arnold & Porter, exploring the key developments and current progress in bringing more diversity into the boardroom, both in the UK and in California. In this episode, Emma and Teresa discuss how board diversity will be achieved in light of the prolific challenges to the board diversity rules across the US, and challenges in the UK to positive action measures taken by organisations who are trying to hit diversity targets. In particular, focusing on: Why there have been such significant challenges to the Nasdaq board diversity rules and mandatory California quotas – and why such challenges are succeeding The California rules introducing mandatory diversity board quotas were controversial from the start, but nevertheless had a significant impact on improving board diversity - not just with regards to ge

How has #MeToo changed the landscape for Senior Executives in relation to sexual harassment and NDAs? In this recording, our expert panel discuss how far (if at all) we have come in dealing with sexual harassment cases since the #MeToo movement, what changes there have been from a legal, regulatory and cultural perspective in the various jurisdictions and how those changes may have driven - and continue to drive - increased transparency, accountability and prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. Chair: Beth Hale (CM Murray LLP) Lindsey Wagner (Moxie Mediation) Annemarie Wieringa (Van Hall Advocaten) Claire Dawson (BDBF) Inge Derde (Bellaw) In particular, the panel discuss: - Whether workplace culture has changed post #MeToo in various jurisdictions through increase in allegations, amendments to internal policies and practices, or an increase in behaviours being challenged. - The crossover between workplace and criminal investigations and points to consider for senior executives commencing or m

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar on ‘The Greater Good; How Professional Firms Are Embracing B Corp Status, ESG & Other Non-Profit Making Objectives’, in which partnership law specialists and sustainability management experts discuss the importance of promoting accountability and transparency to a wider group of stakeholders along with environmental, social and corporate governance and how this can be achieved within professional firms. There is increased pressure on professional firms to enhance their social engagement and sustainability. Thus, it is important to consider what measures professional firms should undertake to assess their impact performance on stakeholders and subsequently improve it. In this webinar, you can hear Chair Rob Millard, (Cambridge Strategy Group), and speakers Emma Bartlett, (CM Murray LLP), Dr John Henry Looney, (Sustainable Direction Ltd), Corinne Staves, (CM Murray LLP) discuss the following: • What is B Corp and how can professional firms a

Following the recent 3rd IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders, we are delighted to share with you a follow up video and podcast on the breakout session, 'Cross-Border Executive Investigations – risks, strategies and reputation management for executives involved in high profile, cross-border matters involving fraud, bribery and other alleged wrongdoing.' In this recording, our expert panel highlight some of the key issues discussed at the conference on how senior executives can handle risks, develop effective strategies and manage their reputations in cross-border workplace investigations, at both the internal stage and following the involvement of external regulatory, criminal and other agencies. In particular, the panel discuss: - Vital first response steps to a notice of investigation and information gathering; - Obtaining specialist employment and white-collar crime legal representation; - The approach to co-operation and assista

A number of recent scandals have put the role of GCs and in-house Counsel in the spotlight, raising the difficult question as to how GCs can manage the tension between their obligations to act in the best interests of their employer and their regulatory duties. The follow up video and podcast explore further some of the themes discussed by our expert panel, as well as some new perspectives: • An overview of the regulatory regime that applies to GCs and in-house counsel and how this interacts with the contractual duty to employers; • The need to think about support structures/reporting lines for in-house lawyers to protect them from commercial pressures to act in certain way; • Whistleblowing issues for GCs and in-house lawyers – how can a GC/in house lawyer blow the whistle without breaching regulatory obligations of confidentiality/privilege? • Remuneration for GCs and in-house lawyers; does incentivising commercial success put the in-house adviser into conflict? • What are the advantages of having GCs on b

Following the recent 3rd IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders, we are delighted to share with you a follow up video and podcast on the opening plenary session, 'You’re cancelled! – Are Senior Executives and Founders Properly equipped to respond to generational changes in expectations and cultural norms in the evolving workplace, and how can they best drive inter-generational understanding and collaboration?' This session discussed some of the big cultural changes facing Senior Executives and how they can best equip themselves to embrace these changes going forward. The follow up video and podcast explore the following themes discussed by our international panel: • What is “cancel culture”? Is it more than an expression of opinion or online abuse, and a concerted effort to destroy a person's reputation because of their opinions? • Who matters in a “cancelling” crisis? Who are the affected stakeholders? • Our LinkedIn poll showed that

We are delighted to share the webinar recording of part 2 in the Professional Practices Alliance webinar series, '"Should we merge?", a discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm, in which an expert panel explores how firms should plan and prepare for a merger. Please see below for full details. In this webinar, you can hear Chair, Corinne Staves (Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP), Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), David Fisher (CM Murray LLP), Zulon Begum (CM Murray LLP), David Shufflebotham (Pep Up Consulting) and Andrew Pavlovic (CM Murray LLP) discussing issues such as: How does the SRA view mergers and whether there are any concerns around confidentiality and conflicts of interest.   Whether a merger is really about two firms merging, or whether it is about creating a new, more successful firm.   How do you persuade and reassure the workplace on the major upheaval causes by a merger?   Understanding why it is important to have your finger on the pulse in understanding your partn

In this webinar, you can hear Chair, Corinne Staves (Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP), Partner Zulon Begum (CM Murray LLP), Simon Slater (Guest Speaker, Cripps Pemberton Greenish and Byfield Consultancy), Giles Murphy (Guest Speaker, Smith & Williamson) and Rob Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group) discussing issues such as: • Mergers are usually the riskiest growth strategy –– are there other (less disruptive) routes (e.g., organic growth, lateral hiring) to realising the firm’s strategic goals? • Identifying the right merger partner can take time and diligence and requires compromise as there is never a “perfect” merger partner. • How to win “hearts and minds” to align partners with any merger strategy early in the process and ensure that the requisite partner approvals for any merger can be achieved. • Advance preparation for a merger can make or break a deal; identify any “red lines” in advance and keep these to a minimum and undertake “reverse due diligence” to identify any potential issues in your own fi

In this webinar, you can hear Chair Emma Bartlett, CM Murray LLP, and speakers Pooja Dasgupta, CM Murray LLP, Tom Spence, Donoma Advisors and Victoria Widdows, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, discuss the following: 1. The ‘tie-break’ provision pursuant to section 159 of the Equality Act 2010, which allows employers to take positive action to promote D&I in a stalemate recruitment and promotion situation. 2. The fine line between positive action and positive discrimination, and how the Cheshire police force got it all wrong in the case of Furlong v Chief Constable of Cheshire Police ET2405577/18. 3. Examples of how to drive positive action within professional services firms, including having designated D&I partners, focus groups, a coaching environment, and the use of quotas as aspirational targets. 4. Social and cultural differences pertaining to recruitment in Germany, the UAE and the USA, and the increased pressure to hire individuals from protected groups. 5. The importance of professional se

Over the last two years, we’ve seen household names criticised for their use or omission to use the collective consultation obligations under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, most recently TM Lewin and P&O. This podcast contains a useful summary of what these obligations are and a discussion on why employers may have avoided using them and the impact this has had on employee relations.

In this episode of our Law Firm Founder Conversations podcast series, our Managing Partner Clare Murray discusses all things law firm founder with Alex McPherson, Founder and Partner of Ignition Law, including: What attributes are required for a successful law firm founder? Maintaining energy and enthusiasm as a founder during start up and beyond The importance of technology and the role it can play in a founder-led firm Tips for software and apps to help drive efficiency, particularly when ‘making do’ in year one What does success look like beyond the financial metrics? Being a founder vs partner in a larger law firm: the highs and lows Building resilience to weather the inevitable storms along the way Embracing your mistakes as a founder and learning from failure The benefits that a joint venture or strategic alliance can bring, and Guidance for those thinking of founding their own firm, or in the early stages of doing so. Alex McPherson set up Ignition Law in 2015. Advisers for growth, Ignition Law provid

Partner Performance Management and Remuneration Systems: Under-Rewarded High-Flyers & Over-Rewarded Under-Performers – Professional Practices Alliance Webinar In the latest webinar of PPA Growth Strategy Webinar series, Partner Zulon Begum (CM Murray LLP) and expert panel, Beth Hale (CM Murray LLP), David Shufflebotham (Pep Up Consulting) and Corinne Staves (Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP), share their experiences and top tips for dealing with under-rewarded high flyers and over-rewarded under performers. The webinar discusses: • Partner performance management and renumeration systems • The practical steps to dealing with these issues in the short to medium term • Structural issues that may need to be addressed in the medium to long term • The culture of a firm and how this may affect partner performance Listen to the webinar here Three key factors firms need to consider when dealing with partner performance management are: • Putting in place structures to identify performance issues • How adapting partners

In this podcast special, the UK and Ireland members of leading international employment law alliance Innangard, together with guest attorney Jessica Riggin of California’s Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP, explore and offer insight into the legal position for employees and employers with regard to the menopause. Chaired by Merrill April, CM Murray LLP (UK), and featuring contributions from Regan O’Driscoll, CC Solicitors (Ireland) and Jessica Riggin, Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP (USA), this podcast discusses the recent coming to prominence of a topic long-ignored and/or taboo, concentrating on the following issues: - the current legal position in UK, Ireland and California and whether it is clear on the rights and obligations of employees and employers; - whether a specific type of “menopause discrimination” is needed and/or likely to come into being; and - what advice we would give senior executives currently experiencing challenging/debilitating symptoms.

In celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Partner Emma Bartlett had the privilege of interviewing Keith Winestein, who has been recognised for his fantastic work as a positive role model for LGBT+ by the prestigious National Diversity Awards. In this podcast, Keith Winestein and Emma Bartlett discuss why LGBT+ History Month is so important in providing a voice and visibility to issues surrounding LGBT+ equality and diversity. Over the past four decades, this has been at the forefront of much of Keith’s work, starting with those affected by HIV and AIDs, and with the promotion of wellbeing and mental health initiatives, where his invaluable contribution is still going strong. Encouraging a sense of belonging for employees should be a core part of any employer's Equality and Diversity strategy, and one way in which this may be achieved is through celebrating role models who are brave enough to talk about their own experiences. In this podcast, we aim to raise awareness of LGBT+ History Month and to help educat

In the next of our Law Firm Founder Conversations podcast series, Our Managing Partner Clare Murray discusses all things law firm founder with Dr Peter Allinson, CEO of specialist national Real Estate law firm Davitt Jones Bould. Launched in 2000, the firm was an early disrupter of the traditional approach to law firm operations; from the start, adopting remote working, based around regional hubs, to drive the growth of the firm and to attract the best specialist Real Estate talent; lifting the burden of administration, billing and even marketing and sales from lawyers who wanted to focus on their technical specialism rather than law firm operations and BD; and building an institutional specialist brand and client relationships, moving away from over-reliance on individual partner brands and practices. In this podcast, Dr Peter Allinson and Clare Murray discuss a wide range of law firm founder issues, challenges and opportunities including: What can industry teach us to reshape the traditional law firm mod

In the next of our Law Firm Founder Conversations podcast series, our Managing Partner Clare Murray discusses all things law firm founder with Michael Kim, co-founder of leading global disputes and investigations firm, Kobre & Kim. The firm is described by Chambers and Partners as "one of the best litigation boutique firms in the US" and that "when you are up against Kobre & Kim, you understand that you are dealing with a highly skilled adversary." In this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation, Michael discusses the journey and strategy of building Kobre & Kim from a firm of two New York City-based co-founders - both then US Department of Justice white-collar fraud prosecutors, to a phenomenally successful internationally law firm - a global leader in international disputes and investigations, with over 500 staff across four continents. In this podcast, Michael Kim and Clare Murray chat about issues relevant to those considering founding, growing and transitioning their law firm to the next generatio

Today marks the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Observed since 1992, it is a day aimed at promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society. To celebrate and promote awareness of this important day, Partner Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda are joined on this podcast by Husnara Begum, a former City corporate lawyer turned career management specialist and skills trainer, who has severe rheumatoid arthritis and is an incredible advocate for all forms of diversity and inclusion, to discuss how this year’s theme, 'building back better', can be applied in the workplace context and, in particular, in the legal profession. Drawing on Husnara Begum’s personal insights on the impact of her own disability and her experiences in the legal profession, this podcast explores how employers, business leaders, and senior managers can better recruit, support, and promote people with disabilities in the workplace. You can listen to previous episodes of o