Overcoming gender gaps in the legal profession

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In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickwoth interviews Lerisha (Lee) Naidu, who has been appointed as Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg as of 1 July this year. With transformation of the legal sector high on the agenda, they discuss how gender gaps can be overcome in the profession.

23 Jun 2022 English South Africa Business

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