The Balancing Act: Returning to work with caring responsibilities
On Monday 21 October, we invite you to join us for an essential discussion surrounding returning to work with caring responsibilities.
In today’s professional climate, taking time away from your career can often mean you are faced with a daunting return as you try to juggle the work-life balance, and get up to speed with the changes you may have missed. Although there are resources available, more can be done to support those hoping to return to work after a hiatus, especially those with caring responsibilities.
We have enlisted a varied and knowledgeable panel to offer practical advice and guidance to aid in navigating the challenges associated with returning to the workplace with caring responsibilities. Our speakers have been carefully curated to provide a wide range of perspectives and advice from various sectors within Law.
Event Timings
17:45 – Guest Registration
18:00 – Talk Begins
19:00 – Q&A Session
19:15 – Drinks Reception (for those attending in person)
Location: The Ashworth Centre, Lincoln’s Inn and Online
This event is open to all, including non-members of the Inns of Court.
The event will be chaired by Emma Southern, a self-employed barrister at 3PB. The Panel will include:
Chief Master Shuman, Royal Courts of Justice – Karen Shuman was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in 1991. She practised at the Chancery Bar with a focus on solicitor professional negligence claims in chancery related work. Karen has been actively involved in education at Lincoln’s Inn, course directing the Practice Management course for pupils and being the lead on Ethics training at the Inn. She was elected a bencher in 2015. She is chair of the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee at Lincoln’s Inn and was until 2024 co-convener of the Inns of Court Women’s Alliance. Karen is an editor of Theobald on Wills and the White Book. She was appointed a Chancery Master in December 2017, the second woman to be appointed. In 2021 she was appointed Chief Chancery Master, the first woman to hold that position.
Lori Mihalich-Levin, Mindful Return – Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is also a member of the Board of the inaugural DC Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI). Lori is a mother to two wonderful red-headed boys and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global.
Ian Charlton, 3PB – Ian serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at 3PB, where he plays a key role in shaping the strategic planning, promotion, and advancement of chambers across a spectrum of specialist practice groups. Ian embarked on his clerking career in 1999 as a junior clerk at a prominent regional chambers located in the Midlands. Throughout his career, he acquired extensive experience in the specialised fields of Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Employment, and Family Law.
Nikki Alderson, Nikki Alderson Coaching – A specialist international coach, keynote speaker, best-selling author, & former criminal barrister with 19 years’ experience. Nikki supports law firms, barristers’ Chambers & other legal organisations to retain female talent & empowers female lawyers to achieve career ambitions. Her three specialist areas include; Women Leadership, Enhanced career break returner support and Workplace resilience, mental toughness, confidence & wellness.
This is a free event and is open to all, including non-members of the Inns of Court.
Online attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A section of the talk. The event will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel if you are not able to attend on the night.
This event is not a qualifying session.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Member Engagement Team.