Let’s Talk About Sex and the Legal Profession
Let’s Talk About Sex and the Legal Profession Reframing the Conversation Discussions about sex and the legal profession often trigger strong reactions across legal fields — not because the subject is trivial, but because it intersects with deeply rooted societal, cultural and legal questions. Sex and gender topics are not merely political, moral or philosophical: […]
The Legal Profession Needs Dialogue
The Legal Profession Needs Dialogue The legal profession today faces profound challenges that cannot be resolved in isolation. Yet, despite the increasingly complex context in which lawyers operate, there is a widespread absence of deep, structured dialogue — especially across diverse sectors of the profession. Throughout history, legal communities once engaged vigorously in constructive debate […]
Independent Journalism and the Legal Profession as Countervailing Forces
Independent Journalism and the Legal Profession as Countervailing Forces Power operates everywhere — in government, markets, institutions and public opinion. It has agendas and motives of its own, and it tends to persist even when it claims to act for the public good. Yet power is not a monolithic force: it shifts, changes and reveals […]
Open Letter to José María Alonso, Dean of ICAM (Part II)
Open Letter to José María Alonso, Dean of ICAM (Part II) The legal profession thrives on clarity, accountability and mutual respect — between its members, and between those who represent them and the community at large. In this spirit, I write again to you, Dean, as a colleague and fellow member of the legal profession, […]
Two Pillars of the Legal Profession That Will Not Fall
Two Pillars of the Legal Profession That Will Not Fall In moments of uncertainty and rapid change, it is tempting to question the permanence of long-held professional principles. Yet some aspects of the legal profession — rooted in human experience, reason and ethical order — remain unalterable pillars that outlast trends, crises and cultural shifts. […]
Can We Do Without the Postgraduate Qualification for Entry to the Legal Profession?
Can We Do Without the Postgraduate Qualification for Entry to the Legal Profession? Recent research from the UK highlights a debate that resonates across jurisdictions: Is a postgraduate qualification truly essential for entering legal practice? In England and Wales, law graduates are traditionally required to complete professional training courses such as the Legal Practice Course […]
Independent Lawyering and Mrs. America: Two Stories with Much in Common
Independent Lawyering and Mrs. America: Two Stories with Much in Common At first glance, an independent legal practice and a television series about constitutional politics might seem to belong to entirely different spheres. Yet both share a fundamental theme: the central importance of narrative and independence in shaping outcomes. In Mrs. America, the story of […]
The Legal Profession in Mexico: A Comparative Perspective
The Legal Profession in Mexico: A Comparative Perspective During a recent visit to Mexico City, the contrasts between legal cultures became unmistakably clear — not only in everyday experience but in the institutional identity and challenges of the legal profession itself. Mexico’s legal community is navigating profound transformation, much like its counterparts in Spain and […]
Why We Deny Gender Inequality in the Legal Profession
Why We Deny Gender Inequality in the Legal Profession Denying the existence of gender inequality in the legal profession is not merely inaccurate — it undermines the credibility of anyone who dismisses the data and lived experience of many practitioners. Gender bias persists in the legal field, often rooted in longstanding social norms and stereotypes […]
The Legal Profession Comes of Age
The Legal Profession in Mexico: A Comparative Perspective In every jurisdiction, the legal profession evolves over time. What begins as a collection of individual practitioners eventually becomes a structured community with its own norms, institutions and collective voice. Today, the legal profession stands at a point of maturity — a stage that demands greater responsibility, […]