Raising the Bar: Celebrating International Women's Day 2025

To mark International Women's Day 2025, 42BR Barristers is delighted to share this panel discussion featuring some of the remarkable women working within chambers. Together, they explore their journeys, some of the challenges they’ve faced, and the triumphs that have shaped their professional lives. Matthew Timm also joins the panel to provide his valuable insights.

This thought-provoking conversation highlights the importance of empowering women in the legal profession, fostering equality, and breaking down barriers that still persist.

Together we can all Raise The Bar and promote gender equality within the legal profession.

Thank you to our wonderful panel: Jude Shepherd, Sharan Bhachu, Zoe Gentleman, Ellie Sanders, Karolina Zielinska and Matthew Timm.

Raising the Bar: Celebrating International Women's Day 2025 transcript

7th Mar 2025

Jude Shepherd

Call 1996

Sharan Bhachu

Call 1999

Karolina Zielinska

Call 2021

Matthew Timm

Call 2021

Zoe Gentleman

Banking & Fees Assistant

Ellie Sanders

Practice Manager