Following the launch of a discussion paper by the UK financial services regulators, Kevin Poulter joined Michelle Dewberry of GB News to discuss the slow progress of diversity in the sector and steps being considered to promote change. The paper, Diversity and inclusion in the financial sector – working together to drive change, is produced …
Kevin spoke with Ifeoluwa Taiwo and Property Week about the anticipated return to the office for millions of UK workers as Covid-19 restrictions ease and some normality returns to towns, cities and workplaces.
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Lord Neuberger, former President of the Supreme Court Original release date: 18 May 2020 “Isolation and IT problems are on the agenda this week, though, refreshingly, Lord Neuberger is talking about life in his judge’s chambers rather than Corona lockdown. Former President of the Supreme Court, Lord Neuberger, speaks candidly …
Bullying, child abuse, hate speech – it’s only a small proportion of what is out there – online and on social media – but it can have a big impact. So how do you prevent harmful content without restricting speech or the freedom of the internet? Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast …
I spoke with Thomson Reuters recently to pass on some tips for aspiring lawyers who might be attending interviews or taking work experience. Some of this might be common sense, but it comes from the numerous graduate recruitment interviews and assessments I’ve moderated and conversations with colleagues and recruiters across the legal sector. If you find …
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Leanne Maskell, activist and former model Original release date: 2 September 2019 “Imagine this: you’re 13 and bullied for being ‘ugly’. But in a dramatic turn of events, you put the middle finger up to your bullies and land a modelling job for Vogue that your peers could only dream … Continue reading
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and human rights activist Original release date: 19 August 2019 “This week’s guest is Mary Robinson (never to be called Mrs. Robinson), a lawyer and diplomat who served as the 7th President of Ireland. Kevin and Mary talk about how her early life as … Continue reading
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Cherie Booth QC aka Cherie Blair, Omnia Strategy Original release date: 8 July 2019 “The one question we wanted to know when we sat down with our latest high-profile guest was whether it was BLAIR or BOOTH? No second guessing as to who we’re speaking about. Yes, our latest guest … Continue reading
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Lara Bazelon, author and restorative justice advocate Original release date: 28 May 2019 “Imagine being wrongfully accused of a crime you didn’t commit. Being snatched from the life you know and sentenced for a lifetime. Knowing you’re innocent and having to fight with yourself and those arguing against you, every … Continue reading
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Laura King, Global Head of People & Talent, and Tiernan Brady, Global Head of Inclusion, Clifford Chance Original release date: 7 May 2019 “When Laura King hired Tiernan Brady to champion diversity and inclusion at Clifford Chance, she hired a campaigning rockstar. With stadium-sized successes under his belt in the … Continue reading
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Anna Heslop, Senior Lawyer of Client Earth Original release date: 29 April 2019 “When Extinction Rebellion took over Oxford Circus and Waterloo Bridge, they were doing so in the clean air of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone. And for that, they have Anna Heslop and the work of ClientEarth to … Continue reading
It was Facebook’s 15th birthday this week. Each year its users get a little personalised video of their photos and memories – a thank you for all that personal data maybe? So we thought we’d do the same for Mark Zuckerberg’s baby. And after a quick look back at all the controversy, we’re wondering if … Continue reading
I sat down with Legal Cheek to discuss social media, Alan Titchmarsh and my latest podcast project, The Hearing. The article, featured on Legal Cheek is reproduced below: “I will always encourage law students and junior lawyers to get on social media,” says employment lawyer Kevin Poulter. “It’s where legal news is often broken now. Take judgments … Continue reading
Kevin Poulter in conversation with Dame Fiona Woolf of CMS and marking 100 Years of Women in Law (re-released December 2019) Original release Date: 25 May 2018 “In the inaugural episode of The Hearing – a legal podcast from Thomson Reuters, Kevin is joined by Dame Fiona Woolf. During their conversation they reflect on Fiona’s … Continue reading
Ahead of the roll out of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) across the UK and Europe, Facebook is revising its privacy consents and it needs you to act. But before you press the accept button, think about what you are signing up to. I joined BBC World to discuss what Facebook’s changes mean to … Continue reading
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