C Williams

Barrister at Ropewalk Chambers, Wife, proud Mum of two (not necessarily in order of priority) and trepid tweeter

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

@ropewalklaw This is excellent news! Well done @AlexPountney

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

What an inspiration 🤩

[4PB @4PBFamilyLaw]

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Barbara Mills KC (@bmillsbarrister) has been appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge. Barbara’s appointment formally took effect from 23rd January 2023.

Read news item here: https://t.co/uA06JlXHhw

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

An insight into my experience of being #blackatthebar #blackbarrister https://t.co/0cG63M0iDf

[BME@TheBar @BMEatTheBar]

Congratulations to our very own @JamalMJeffers who had been nominated for this award. We wish him and all the other nominees the best of luck.
@LexisNexisUK #familylaw #familylawawards2022

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

@LakesideArts Is it now safe to bring babies as I'm hearing reports that in view of the heatwave babies and pregnant women are advised not to attend?

[BME@TheBar @BMEatTheBar]

📣📣 An important survey for all practitioners to take part in.

You have 48 hours! ⏰⏰

We need to be part of the conversation on increasing diversity in our legal system. https://t.co/GaTeGlL5QW

[Ropewalk Chambers @ropewalklaw]

📣 Register now for our Personal Injury Litigation Webinars 2022 📣

This year's series will cover a wide range of PI topics including the Animals Act, road traffic, highways, disclosure and more!

To find out more: https://t.co/XRmWvgQ29Z

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

Just want to share my gratitude to the security staff at #nottinghamciviljusticecentre for enthusiastically finding me somewhere private and comfortable to #expressmilk during the lunchtime adjournments whilst I was in court this week. Hoping this sets an example for other courts

[BME@TheBar @BMEatTheBar]

Still time to sign up👇🏾

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

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[Alexandra Wilson @EssexBarrister]

A black female junior barrister with the same level of experience as a white male junior bills £18,700 a year less on average, and an Asian woman £16,400 less, the report says.

https://t.co/rk9FONhMew

[BME@TheBar @BMEatTheBar]

Our third post this month focuses on The Race Relations Act 1965.

To find out more, visit: https://t.co/uwUAV1jx2m
#BHM #BHMUK

[BME@TheBar @BMEatTheBar]

Our profound thanks to @DavidLammy for joining us at The Forum's first event, ably chaired by Michelle Nelson QC.

We engaged in powerful and illuminating discussions and considered proposals on progressing our profession.

#BlackExcellence #TheForum #BlackLaw

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

Can't wait for this🙌🏾

[David Olusoga @DavidOlusoga]

Delighted to share the cover of the new illustrated edition of Black and British. Written for young readers aged 6+ and illustrated by @JakeIllustrate and Melleny Taylor @illoagency.

Published by @MacmillanKidsUK on 11 Nov, pre-order now from @waterstones or @bookshop_org_uk

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

@MasterChefUK @BBC_HaveYourSay I am (and many others no doubt are) waiting with bated breath for the 2021 final. Any updates on when this will be aired please???

[Ropewalk Chambers @ropewalklaw]

We are very proud to launch the Ropewalk Personal Injury Blog. The purpose of this blog is to post regular, authoritative updates on #PersonalInjury law, our barristers’ practices, impactful judgments and more. Don't forget to sign up for regular updates

https://t.co/i2vjCYCo6N

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

@choquerax I think it's because of the Covid lockdown

[C Williams @cassandra__w]

Thank you Sainsbury's for giving me the warm and fuzzies with this amazing ad which is reminiscent of Christmas with my family when I was growing up. What a wonderfully positive inclusive message to put out there🥰 #SainsburysXmas #sainsburys #sainsburysadvert #hatersgonnahate

[Sainsbury's @sainsburys]

Just the thought of home-cooked gravy, poured over a piping hot Christmas lunch, is enough to get us excited 🍴🏠🌟

Food is Home. Home is Christmas.

Sound on for all the festive feels 🔊 #SainsburysXmas

[BME@TheBar @BMEatTheBar]

OUR NEXT PROJECT.
AIM: To produce a collage of all 597 practising Black Barristers in England & Wales, to promote diversity & inclusion in the profession.
Sign up to take part by 04.12.20: https://t.co/y6185S1MzU
We need your help to make this a success, please share. #iamthebar

[Black Barristers’ Network @BlackBarNetwork]

*** BSB RESEARCH: Female barristers from minority ethnic backgrounds are the lowest earning group while white male barristers are the highest earning group ***

Link to report: https://t.co/7sM8E0bx6B

BBN statement below: