Baby at the Bar provides comprehensive guidance for barristers at the self-employed Bar embarking on the parenting journey, or already on it, addressing not only the immediate considerations, such as taking and returning from maternity/parental leave, but also the years and evolving challenges which follow.
The authors build on the collective wisdom of over 250 barristers, women and men, from across all areas of law and levels of call, who shared their insight, advice and strategies in response to the authors' research survey. The book rectifies a previous absence of such information.
In addition to being a source of reassurance and guidance for those seeking it, the book highlights how the profession could help. It encourages more supportive practices in chambers, amongst colleagues, opponents and the judiciary, by sharing what works, what can be improved, and what needs to end. The result is an unvarnished account of the challenges facing those at the self-employed Bar with parenting responsibilities, designed to encourage open and honest discussion about where the solutions lie.
AUTHORS
Emma Price
Emma-Louise Fenelon
Emma-Louise Fenelon
Emma has a civil and public law practice, specialising in inquests and inquiries, civil claims (including human rights claims), judicial review, data and information law and personal injury. Emma is on the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel. She is ranked as a leading junior in Chambers UK and the Legal 500 and was named as "Junior of the year" in the Legal 500 UK Bar awards in September 2024.
Emma-Louise Fenelon
Emma-Louise Fenelon
Emma-Louise Fenelon
Emma-Louise practises in civil, public and human rights law. She is ranked as a leading junior by the Directories in inquest and public inquiries, personal injury and clinical negligence, and is a member of the Attorney General’s B Panel. She co-hosts the podcast Law Pod UK, which has over a million listens. In 2024 Emma was named Barrister of the Year at the Women In Law awards.