IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
Session information
What does it take for more women to reach leadership positions in law firms?
Monday 5 October (1430 - 1545)
Committee(s)
Women Lawyers' Committee
(Lead)
IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit
Description
This session will explore the key factors and strategies needed to increase the representation of women in top leadership positions within law firms. Industry leaders will share insights on the structural, cultural and strategic changes required to achieve true gender parity at the highest levels of decision-making. Join us for an open discussion with managing partners from global firms on what it really takes to make leadership more inclusive.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Adeola Sunmola | Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Lagos, Nigeria; African Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Women Lawyers' Committee |
Speakers
| Akila Agrawal | Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Asia Pacific Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Women Lawyers' Committee |
| Claudia Barrero | Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria, Bogota, Colombia; Senior Vice Chair, Women Lawyers' Committee |
| Ezra Davids | Bowmans, Johannesburg, South Africa; Co-Vice Chair , Corporate Membership Subcommittee |
| Georgia Dawson | Freshfields, London, England |
| Lise Lotte Hjerrild | HortenDahl, Copenhagen, Denmark; LPD Representative, Management Board |
| Sandra Reed Serrano | Perez Bustamante & Ponce, Quito, Ecuador; Vice Chair, Latin American Regional Forum |