Join our new
Regional Committees
Where we started...
This group started as a passion project for a trainee who was desperate to talk to likeminded legal professionals but was struggling to make those connections in person. She wanted a place where the social connections came first, and the peer-to-peer learning happened naturally.
We now have monthly meetings in both Manchester and London, with regular attendees and favourite haunts. With so much achieved in 2023, we feel the only way is up!
We are proud of the network we have created so far, and believe that now is the time to expand and bring members who wish to be more involved into the fold. This feels like a natural step to increase our reach, and get ideas for events from a wider range of professionals.
We are looking to set up regional committees of between 3-5 members each. We hope that this way at least one of the committee members will be able to attend every event, to explain to newcomers how these work and to be the point of contact for the venue.
... and where we're going.
What will you get out of the Committee?
Being part of the Committee means you can help shape what direction your group will go. From finding the right venue, to chatting to potential collaborators and sponsors, not only will it be a great opportunity for you to expand your own network, but by being part of the Committee you can enhance the existing network within GCLG.
GCLG can also provide you with the support to arrange sponsored events, seminars, or members-only ticketed events that align with your green values and can be organised knowing that likeminded individuals will be there.
Each region's Committee can be as ambitious as they'd like in setting up new events. To maintain member involvement, with our support we would look for the Committee to be putting on one event a month.
This would mean:
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Locating and booking a venue that aligns with GCLG's values;
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Creating an event on LinkedIn, Eventbrite etc;
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Inviting members to the events;
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Sharing and promoting your event on social media;
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Attending the events & initiating discussion with new and prospective members about GCLG matters.
Anything else is up to you!
What will the Committee do?
Our Committees
London
Our first event! At recent events, collaborations between everyone from stress management firms to recruiting agencies has been discussed. Venues have included Nine Lives in Bermondsey and Lyaness on Southbank.
Manchester
Based at Blinker Bar since February 2023. Recent discussions have included introducing a Supper Club at Open Kitchen Manchester, within the People's History Museum, and collaborations with Manchester Met University.
Coming Soon...
We are hoping to start up a new monthly event in Bristol, which is quickly becoming a hub for green legal matters. If you are interested in joining the Bristol Committee please get in touch!
Somewhere else in mind?
Our members globally have grown in recent months! If you are thinking you would like to start a Committee in your own region, get in touch and we can support you to set this up and promote it using our resources.