Identity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Navigating Faith, Culture & Gender

Overview & Audience

We are delighted to invite you to a thought-provoking panel discussion on: "Identity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Navigating Faith, Culture & Gender”. 

In a world where conversations around identity, visibility, and inclusion are more important than ever, this event brings together legal professionals who have navigated workplaces while visibly expressing their faith or breaking new ground in spaces where they’ve traditionally been underrepresented.

Our panellists include:

• Manjit Singh KC: Manjit Singh: Leading King’s Counsel known for his high profile work including Ranjit Singh v. France, challenging religious headwear bans. Manjit himself wears a turban.
• Sultana Tafadar KC: The UK’s first hijab-wearing King’s Counsel, specialising in human rights and international law.
• Shahd Makhafah, Partner: Joining us from all the way from Saudi Arabia, Shahd is Clyde & Co’s first female partner in the Kingdom. A trailblazer in a male-dominated legal industry, she brings a powerful perspective on gender, leadership, and breaking barriers.
• Zaakira Allana, Lawyer: Dual-qualified solicitor and former Legal Director at a top 100 firm, now pursuing innovation in legal tech. She will share her reflections on being a hijab-wearing lawyer in commercial law.
• Aron Dindol, Lawyer: A Knowledge Lawyer at Clyde & Co who wears a kippah, Aron offers personal insights into faith-based identity in corporate legal practice.

Hosted by Afreen Akhtar, Associate at Clyde & Co, this panel will feature stories of resilience, representation, and belonging - from those who wear their identity with pride.

This promises to be an inspiring and meaningful conversation exploring how identity—be it religious, cultural, or gender-based—intersects with professional life.

For any queries please contact Afreen Akhtar. We look forward to welcoming you.

This event is sponsored by Laura Coates, Partner.