Following the 4th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management Issues for Senior Executives & Founders in June 2023, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the interesting topic of ‘Engaging constructively with the activist workforce’.

In this discussion, the IFSEA annual conference panellists explore the prevalence of individual and collective activism amongst employees from a transcontinental perspective. Although this informative discussion focuses on the activism experiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Norway and Spain, the trends discussed are relevant to every jurisdiction:

Georgina Calvert-Lee, Bellevue Law, UK
Pål Kvernaas, Haavind AS, Norway
Carlos Pareja Frade, Augusta Abogados, Spain
Chair: Danny J. Kaufer, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Montréal, Canada

In particular, the panel discuss:
• The difference between collective and individual activism.
 
• What is the line to be drawn between personal and professional activism – should employers be responsible for their employee’s social media free speech?
 
• The impact of trade unions on collective and individual activism.
 
• The future of collective and individual activism – should individual activism be regulated internally by employers or more broadly by statute?

Engaging constructively with the activist workforce – IFSEA Post-Conference Podcast Recording

We are delighted to introduce the fifth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications.

In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year 2020 and rugby player for Richmond Rugby, Zainab Alema to discuss the following:
1. Zainab's ambition of becoming the first Black Muslim woman to play for England Rugby and her progress so far in overcoming stereotypes.
2. The origin and meaning of her nickname 'The Bulldozer'. 
3. The importance of representation in sport and Zainab's experience in meeting one of her sporting heroes, former England and Saracens W.R.F.C player, Maggie Alphonsi.  
4. The new ground-breaking maternity, pregnant parent, and adoption policy unveiled by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) which seeks to promote the health and safety of rugby players and normalise motherhood in sport. 
5. The future of women's rugby and Zainab's involvement in growing the women's game at a grass roots level, including her incredible project Studs in the Mud with the Atlas Charity.

The Women in Sport Podcast: Zainab Alema of Richmond Rugby

In this podcast recording, Partner Zulon Begum and leading international law firm management consultant, Moray McLaren discuss new research by the IBA's Law Firm Management Committee (LFMC) which explores recent trends in partner profit sharing, remuneration and reward. The research has been published by Harvard Law School and is available here: https://clp.law.harvard.edu/knowledge-hub/magazine/issues/the-perfect-partner/defining-the-perfect-partner/

Key discussion points from this podcast recording: 

- Is there such a thing as a ‘perfect partner’ and how do you define them?
- Gaining a better definition of partner contribution with an increasing adoption of non-financial performance indicators
Introducing clearer guard rails and ensuring there is a fair process
- Diffusing tensions around partner remuneration discussions and avoiding barriers to change
- Providing leadership with “teeth” by revisiting and reinforcing governance
- Moving from partner evaluation to partner development
- A look to the future – how AI will move the goals posts on partner contribution and remuneration

If you have any questions arising from this podcast recording please contact Partner Zulon Begum.

Defining the Perfect Partner - Podcast Recording with Zulon Begum and Moray McLaren

We are delighted to introduce the sixth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications.

In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Dee Bright, who is the Chair of SpursAbility, the Tottenham Hotspur Disabled Supports Association, to discuss the following: 
1.	Dee's background in the world of sport, including how she first became introduced to football by watching Wimbledon F.C., and her personal experience of inequality in the sport of horse racing. 
 
2.	What inspired Dee to get involved in with the Tottenham Hotspur Disabled Supporters Association, SpursAbility.
 
3.	The groundbreaking accessibility and inclusivity services at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the user lead strategy as the driving force behind them.
 
4.	The viral press conference moment between Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, and Dee's son. 
 
5.	The positive affect that the promotion of disability inclusion has on diversity and inclusion more generally in an organisation.

The Women in Sport Podcast: Dee Bright, Chair of Spursability

We are delighted to share with you a podcast focusing on 'Navigating the UK and US Regulatory Terrain of Off-Channel Communications'. Listen to the podcast and see below for further details.

Historically, it has been easier for employers to monitor record keeping and the contents of off-channel communications. This has become increasingly important as technology evolves and new platforms become available. In this interesting discussion, Wendi Lazar, C-Suite Strategies LLC (New York, USA), Sebastian Sayer, Fox Williams (London, UK) and Natalie A. Napierala, Carlton Fields (New York, USA), speak with Stuart Smith of CM Murray LLP about the actions taken by both US and UK regulators and the practical steps that firms can take to avoid fines. In particular, the panel discuss:

- An overview of the rules and sanctions applied by US regulators (SEC, CFTC and FINRA) and UK regulators (FCA and FSA) relating to violations for engaging in off-channel communications and the purpose of record keeping regulations. 
 
- What response from these regulators are we likely to see going forward for breaches of record keeping regulations? 
 
- Recommended strategies, procedures, training, and internal policies that can be put in place by employers to comply with the regulations. 
 
- What is the best practice for employees and supervisors to comply with regulations and limit their own personal risk?

Navigating the UK and US Regulatory Terrain of Off-Channel Communications

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, with the aim to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported.

In this podcast, Partner Emma Bartlett speaks to Maisie Lockyer, Associate at leading Family law firm Burgess Mee, about how important adjustments are to ensuring neurodiverse clients can participate in legal proceedings, instruct their lawyers and receive advice in the way that suits them best for their particular needs.

In particular, Emma and Maisie discuss:

Adjustments throughout the legal process: How adjustments may be required from the outset of an instruction from a neurodivergent client, through to preparation for trial or any hearings/meetings
 
Recognising vulnerabilities: Neurodiverse conditions can result in vulnerabilities for clients that can unfairly count against them when during a trial or meeting
 
Raising awareness in the legal profession: The importance for legal professionals to be aware of the potential need to make adjustments for neurodiverse clients and being proactive in this regard, promoting inclusivity and diversity

If you have any questions in relation to neurodiversity or if you wish to discuss any of the topics raised in this podcast, please contact Partner Emma Bartlett.

Neurodiversity in Legal Proceedings: Adjustments for Inclusive Representation

In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Chris Paouros, who is the Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites, the official Tottenham Hotspur LGBTQ+ Supporters Association, to discuss the following: 

1. Methods and initiatives for harnessing and bringing about change within organisations. 
2. Chris' love of Tottenham Hotspur and the inspiration behind founding an award-winning Football Supporters Association. 
3. The core principles and aims which are fundamental to the success of the Association. 
4. The recent 10th anniversary of the Proud Lilywhites and the video released to commemorate this milestone, which can be viewed here. 
5. Support from Tottenham Hotspur players past and present and the positive affect that this has on support for the Association.

The Women in Sport Podcast - Chris Paouros, Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites

We are delighted to introduce the eighth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications.

In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Robert Vilahamn, who is the Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League, to discuss the following: 

- The importance of role models in sport and the impact they can have on the next generation of athletes. 
 
- The role Robert plays as an ally to the gender equity movement and a strong advocate for women to have the same opportunities as men to achieve their goals.
 
- Robert's adaptation to his new role at Tottenham Hotspur and the differences between coaching the male and female game. 
 
- The Women's Super League North London Derby match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal W.F.C, played on the 3rd of March 2024 at the Emirates Stadium in front of 60,000 fans.
 
- The future of women's football and Robert's motivation for wanting to be at the forefront of its growth and development. 
 
Robert's inspiration behind founding the Vilahamn Soccer Academy in Uganda and the work that they undertake.

Robert Vilahamn, Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League

We are delighted to introduce the ninth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications.

In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Becky Grey who is a senior journalist at BBC Sport, to discuss the following: 

1. The origin of Becky's passion for sports reporting, the development of her role in the journalism industry and career highlights. 

2. The BBC Elite British Sportswomen's Study published by Becky Grey and Sonia Oxley in March 2024 which covers a wide range of issues affecting sportswomen, including income, trolling, maternity and sexism. 

3. Becky's involvement with Queen Bee Coaching, a free coaching service for women in leadership in Greater Manchester which aims to break down barriers and accelerate equity.

4. The key catalyst moments which have assisted with changing the perception of women in sport. 

5. Who would be Becky's 'dream interview'?

The Women In Sport Podcast - Becky Grey, Senior Journalist at BBC Sport

In this short podcast, Chair Mark Risk (Mark Risk PC, New York) and Panellists Amit Bindra (The Prinz Law Firm, Chicago), Omar Molina Garcia (Augusta Abogados, Spain), and Jane Amphlett (Howard Kennedy LLP, UK) discuss briefly some of the issues that they will be analysing in their panel session at the 5th IFSEA Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management for Senior Executives & Founders, on 25 June 2024 in London, including:  

•	The latest key developments to the law governing restrictive covenants, including the FTC ban on non-compete clauses in most US employment contracts, affecting millions of workers, and the pending lawsuits which seek to prevent the FTC ban being implemented
 
•	How the enforceability of restrictive covenants in employment and incentive schemes in the UK, Spain and the US could potentially be affected by the recent developments to the law in this area
 
•	Other key themes that the panel will cover at the forthcoming IFSEA Conference 2024

Restrictive Covenants Around the World: Podcast preview of IFSEA Conference 2024 panel

Welcome to the CM Murray LLP podcast channel where we discuss a wide range of topical issues in relation to partnership and employment law.

CM Murray LLP is a leading partnership, employment and regulatory law firm based in London. 

We advise US and UK law firms and partners, hedge fund and investment management partners, US and other multi-national employers, senior executives and founders on a range of UK partnership and employment law issues.

Robert Vilahamn, Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League

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