Slaughter and May

Picture Change

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The Picture Change podcast is designed to address the complexities of sustainability and social challenges in business and society today. Our episodes shed light on experts effecting change and working towards solutions. Join us as we sit down with our guest speakers to discuss their work and personal experiences in order to help us picture change.

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The Intersection of Law and Black Identity: Insights from the Black Counsel Forum Founder 04.09.2024 26:32

In this Picture Change episode, Partner Lorna Nsoatabe sits down with Sharon Thomas, Founder of the Black Counsel Forum, to discuss the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black lawyers. Sharon shares her inspiring journey, offering first-hand stories about the obstacles she faced and the motivations that kept her going. We explore the significance of representation in the legal profession,...

Social Mobility Series - Bridging the gap: Access to legal careers for all 11.07.2024 21:36

Nick Bent is the CEO of upReach, a social mobility charity supporting students from lower socio-economic backgrounds in obtaining top graduate jobs. In the fourth and final episode of the Picture Change – Social Mobility series, Nick talks to us about his story and experience as CEO and the work of upReach. Chloe Halloran, Associate in Slaughter and May's Real Estate Group, also joins the conversa...

Social Mobility Series - Breaking down barriers for state school students – Part II: The work of The 93% Club 04.07.2024 23:31

Sophie Pender is the Founder and CEO of The 93% Club, a state-school educated member's club created to rival Britain's ‘old boys’ societies. In the second part of the third episode of the Picture Change – Social Mobility series, Sophie dives into her role as CEO of The 93% Club, telling us all about the work of the club and what they are aiming to achieve. The Picture Change Social Mobility Serie...

Social Mobility Series - Breaking down barriers for state school students – Part I: Sophie Pender’s story 27.06.2024 33:58

Sophie Pender is the Founder and CEO of The 93% Club, a state-school educated member's club created to rival Britain's ‘old boys’ societies. In the first part of the third episode of the Picture Change – Social Mobility series, Sophie shares her own personal story and journey as a student and trainee solicitor and the genesis of The 93% Club. The Picture Change Social Mobility Series is hosted by...

Social Mobility Series - Addressing social mobility using data 20.06.2024 25:00

Nik Miller is CEO of The Bridge Group, a non-profit consultancy that uses research to promote social equality. Nik leads on research programmes and advisory work mainly with employers.  In the second episode of the Picture Change – Social Mobility series, Nik talks to us about the importance of data when measuring and monitoring socio-economic diversity and breaking down the common misconceptions...

Social Mobility Series - The class ceiling: Do people need to change or the professions? 13.06.2024 28:53

Cath Boggan and Clare Hix are the freelance producers of the BBC documentary 'How to Crack the Class Ceiling’, exploring the struggles young working class people face when seeking jobs from UK top professions. In this first episode of the Picture Change – Social Mobility series, they share their own personal experiences and how the documentary looks into the question of whether the people need to...