Episode 38: life as an LGBTQ+ lawyer - with Danni Davies and Michael Tushingham

The LawCareers.Net Podcast

In this episode Niamh Gray (they/them) speaks to real estate lawyer Danni Davies (they/them) from Latham & Watkins and tax associate Michael Tushingham (he/him) from Gowling WLG (UK) LLP about life as an LGBTQ+ lawyer. They share their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the legal profession and offer insight into running LGBTQ+ networks at leading law firms. Danni and Michael reveal their thoughts on LGBTQ+ legislation, what it means to be an ally, and disclose one thing all firms need to stop doing immediately if they want to support the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, they impart their advice to LGBTQ+ candidates looking to become successful lawyers. You can read our advice on practising allyship towards the LGBTQ+ community here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Oracle/27012023-How-do-I-ensure-Im-practising-allyship-towards-the-LGBTQ-community Want to know more about LGBTQ+ legislation? Niamh’s LCN Says on queer history through legislation can be found here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/LGBTQ-History-Month-Queer-history-through-legislation Head to LCN's diversity hub for everything to do with diversity and inclusion in the legal profession: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Diversity Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://www.law.ac.uk/?utm_source=LawCareers&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=LCNpodcastsponsorship&utm_ID=18878&dclid=CLjjs9P1qP0CFYe51Qodz1EDVg