The Law Society Regional Update October 2018 Connect with us Features Regional overview Jack Dunkley, relationship manager, discusses how we have been engaging with firms across the regions on women in leadership in law, risk and compliance, Brexit, and recruitment and retention. > Read more Q&A with deputy vice president David Greene Our deputy vice president David Green discusses his role at the Law Society. > Read more Podcast: GDPR - 100 days on Pearl Moses talks to Jorren Knibbe about the practical application of data protection in legal businesses 100 days after GDPR came into force. > Read more Regional Update survey results Thank you for completing the survey. We are taking on board your comments and future editions will focus more on relevant content you have asked for, enabling you to share it with your members. > Read more News and updates Financial Benchmarking Survey 2019 Complete the survey by 31 October and receive confidential tailored information about how your firm’s financial performance compares with your competitors.  The survey will take 20 minutes to complete and answers are strictly confidential. > Read more and download the survey Risk and Compliance autumn conference report Our recent Risk and Compliance conference was held in Leeds. Janet Noble gives her overview of the day. > Read more New SRA rules for adviser referrrals Justin Rourke explains the SRA’s recent proposals surrounding solicitor referrals to an independent financial adviser, and the positive changes they could bring. > Read more In-house annual conference In-house Division committee member Helen Shay reviews this year’s in-house conference and explains what she learned from the sessions she attended. > Read more Other news: > Justice Week, 29 October - 2 November > The effect of Brexit on legal services - new report > Pro bono - good for the community, good for lawyers too > Success story: Battling for local justice > Residential property Q&A: How far can I amend the Standard Conditions of Sale? Events and webinars Greater London, South East and East Public Policy Technology and Law Commission evidence, 12 November, London This event will give you insights into the making, sale, and use of algorithms in the justice system in England and Wales. Law Society president Christina Blacklaws will be joined by Sir William Blair, chair of Financial Law and Ethics at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies and former High Court judge, Royal Statistical Society fellow Sofia Olhede, UCL, and Sylvie Delacroix, University of Birmingham. > Book now North Solicitors Judges Division Seminar - Breaking down barriers, 1 November, Manchester Join director of JUSTICE, Andrea Coomber and our panel of judges in discussing the issues around the lack of judicial diversity at our free seminar. > Book now Greater Manchester Regional Forum, 15 November, Manchester Please email Catherine Carter if you would like to attend. > Email us Consultation responses > Standard of proof applied by the SDT > SRA consultation on Reporting Concerns > Rosewell Independent Review on Planning Appeal Inquiries > Ministry of Justice’s LASPO Part I post implementation review     The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL. Tel: 020 7242 1222 This is a service message from the Law Society. View our privacy policy. To unsubscribe from this type of email, click here. To opt out of all Law Society email please contact us at TheSupportCentre@LawSociety.org.uk or on 020 7242 1222.