Episode 9: Roshni Thakrar on DEI in the Legal Sector

Summary

Roshni Thakrar, former legal counsel at M&G and host of the Prim Rose Light podcast, shares her journey into law and her experiences as a neurodiverse woman in the legal sector. She emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse individuals and discusses the challenges faced by women in the profession. Roshni also highlights the role of technology and AI in the future of the legal sector and the need for organizations to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Takeaways

• Roshni's journey into law was challenging, but she persevered and worked hard to become a solicitor.

• Neurodiverse individuals, like Roshni, have unique skills and perspectives that can benefit the legal sector, and organizations should create an inclusive and supportive environment for them.

• Women in the legal profession face challenges such as the motherhood penalty and the need to outperform men. Organizations should strive to be more inclusive and provide flexible working arrangements.

• Technology and AI have the potential to improve efficiency in the legal sector, but it is important to ensure that the output is accurate and that the human element is not lost.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion should be a priority for organizations, and there is still work to be done to address issues such as the gender pay gap and neurodiversity inclusion.

• Roshni's consultancy aims to support neurodiverse individuals and organizations in creating a more inclusive and supportive culture.