Episode 9: Breaking Down Barriers and Building a More Supportive Legal Profession

In Episode 9 of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Brett Dixon, incoming President of the Law Society of England and Wales, to explore disability, inclusion, changing careers, technology and wellbeing across the legal profession.

Brett reflects on his journey through law, from personal injury practice and improving access to justice for vulnerable people to consultancy and his hopes for his Law Society presidential year.

The conversation explores why disability needs to become a more routine and accepted conversation within the profession and what firms and other types of employers can do to remove barriers. The opportunities presented by technology and AI are also examined, and why organisations across the legal sector need to work together to support solicitors throughout their careers.