| Thursday 21 February |
| Welcome |
13:00 - 14:00
| Welcome
Shepherd and Wedderburn Offices
1 Exchange Crescent
Conference Square
Edinburgh EH3 8UL
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| Session 1 |
14:00 - 16:00
| Session 1
Skills Session - Millennials
Interactive session led by one of our charity partners (Project Scotland) who specialise in supporting and training organisations to understand their younger workforce better, and to encourage discussion within law firms about adapting workplace practices and attitudes in order to reward and retain young lawyers. |
| Cocktail Reception |
17:30 - 19:00
| Cocktails Reception
Shepherd and Wedderburn Offices
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| Welcome Dinner |
19:45
| Welcome Dinner
The Witchery
352 Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1 2NF
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| Friday 22 February |
| Welcome Breakfast |
08:30 - 09:00
| Welcome Breakfast |
| Session 1 |
09:00 - 10:30
| Session 1
Client Panel Session
S+W will invite two or three clients/contacts to talk about their international work and what they expect from their lawyers. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions.
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| Coffee Break |
10:30 - 10:45
| Coffee Break |
| Session 2 |
10:45 - 12:00
| Session 2
International Workforce
A general session to discuss internationally mobile workforces and doing business post-Brexit, including relocation, immigration, and employee sponsorship. Led by Jacqueline Moore (S+W’s new Head of Immigration who joined our team earlier this year). WSG lawyers are also invited to participate.
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| Coffee Break |
12:00 - 12:15
| Coffee Break |
| Session 3 |
12:15 - 13:30
| Session 3
Working Together/Collaboration
Practical session to discuss how we can make more of the WSG network and our connections. Led by Cara Pronk (Van Doorne) and her colleagues on the junior committee.
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| Lunch |
13:30 - 14:30
| Buffet Lunch |