At the Women in Law Conference last year, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Alexandra Marks to discuss her journey into becoming a Deputy Judge at the High Court.
From being a Partner at Linklaters LLP, to a Recorder and a Deputy High Court Judge and an Adjudicator for the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Alexandra found herself at the bottom of the career ladder all over again, when she decided to become a Judge, after her very successful career as Partner.
In this interview, you can listen to Alexandra's words of wisdom. Why are there fewer female judges? How did Alexandra overcome stereotypes against her; how can we achieve true equality in the legal sphere? Click play to find out.
She has been a contributor on ABC, BBC, AlJazeera, and has spoken extensively on issues that impact Muslims in America. Jana Al-Akhras is a Palestinian American from Columbus, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University and received her undergraduate degree in International Studies with a specialization in Middle East studies. She went on to attend law school at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law where received her Juris Doctorate. Jana has been a contributor on ABC, BBC, AlJazeera, and has spoken extensively on issues that impact Muslims in America. She is also a member of the Columbus Fashion Council.
Last week, he showed his displeasure with the direction of the government by crossing the floor of the house to join the Lib Dems while Boris Johnson was speaking in the Commons.
Damian Green is staying put with the Conservatives but has written to the Prime Minister as the head of the centre ground 'One Nation' group of MPs - objecting to the purge of 21 Tories thrown out of the party last week for voting against no deal.
We met in a shut down House of Commons in Phillip Lee's parliamentary office.