The president of the Law Society has called on North East employers to make their workforces more diverse, and championed forging a law career in the region.
On a visit to Newcastle, I.Stephanie Boyce, the first person of colour to become president of the Law Society and only the sixth woman to do so, spoke to in-house lawyers and called on them to encourage the next generation of law professionals in the region.
Ms Boyce said not only did she want to see more graduates and apprentices building careers in the North East after qualifying, but that greater diversity should also be promoted.
