Future of Law
INSIGHTS FROM A LAWYER, A BARRISTER & A SOLICITOR
Wednesday, 6 July 2022, at 17:00 GMT (UK time)
This webinar features a stellar panel of young professionals educated and experienced in a variety of fields and approaches to law and the legal profession. Together, we will explore current challenges and coming opportunities that young students and interested Iranian-descent professionals may train for and start working in.
About our Panelists
Leila Mansouri
With over a decade of experience in law, business development, and impact initiatives, Leila currently works on global clinical trials for a pharmaceutical company. Prior to that, she practiced immigration law for several years. Leila has contributed to media outlets such as CNN and BBC, regarding US immigration policies and human rights. Positive impact drives all of her work, and she has voluntarily organized over 80 impact projects and charity events to build bridges with MENA region (especially Iranian) diaspora communities in the USA and UK. Leila is a native of the Washington DC metro area and resides in London part-time. She enjoys traveling, pilates, and personal development.
Please connect with her on Instagram or Twitter: @LeilaMansouri11.
Lawrence Youssefian
With a decade of experience in this field, Lawrence has a busy practice representing individuals in the First-tier and Upper Tribunal, and has experience in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He has particular expertise in cases involving children, criminal deportation, allegations of deception, and deprivation of nationality. Lawrence is ranked in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 as a ‘leading junior’ (Tier 4).
Lawrence has a keen interest in deepening his knowledge of immigration law. He writes on a range of immigration law issues, and is a contributing author for LexisPSL Immigration where he provides case summaries, analyses, and commentaries. He is also on the LexisPSL Q&A panel of authors. In addition, Lawrence delivers trainings in immigration law to various organisations, including AstenJ and Law Friends Society.
Victoria Teymourian-Yates
Having worked in family law for nearly a decade, including at some of the top-ranked law firms in the country, Victoria has a depth of experience in relation to divorce, finances, injunctions and children’s work. She has particular experience with the financial arrangements following a relationship breakdown, as well as cases involving domestic abuse. Victoria also advises on protecting assets by way of pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. In addition, Victoria sits on the committee of The Law Society’s Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division, which supports solicitors from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and their allies, allowing their voices to be heard and creating opportunities for career development. She also mentors university students who would like a career in family law.