Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Susana Ferrer

Barcelona Bar Association

Vice President

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Susana is Vice President of the Barcelona Bar Association, Honorary Consul of Ireland in Barcelona, Director of the legal journal "Món Jurídic" and President of the SDGs and Agenda 2030 Commission of the ICAB. Susana is Of Counsel of Public and Regulatory Law at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo. Her practice has focused on advising companies and public sector entities in matters such as administrative liability, public procurement, subsidies, sanctioning law, authorizations and licenses, coasts, harbours, public administration heritage, expropriation and administrative compliance, as well as in administrative court proceedings and accounting jurisdiction. In the field of regulated sectors, she has developed her practice especially in the transport, water and waste and contaminated soil management sectors. Susana also has an extensive experience in the non-profit organizations, having advised in all legal aspects of their operation. She holds a degree in Law from the Universidad San Pablo CEU, a master’s degree in Advanced Legal Studies, specializing in Public Law, from the University of Barcelona, and is an arbitrator at the Barcelona Arbitration Court. She was assistant to the director of the Legal Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Generalitat de Catalunya. She is a professor of administrative procedure for the master's degree in access to the legal profession at ISDE, a regular speaker at legal forums and has published articles on various subjects in the field of Public Law.

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Plenary
Oct 24, 2024
1:00 PM1:40 PM
Online

Women leading justice: Pioneering equality and reconciliation

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An inspiring session at the Women’s Forum dedicated to celebrating and promoting the pivotal role of women in leading positions in law, including Women Bar Presidents, across the globe. This session will explore the unique contributions of these trailblazing women in conflict resolution, their unwavering commitment to the respect of human rights, and their advocacy for women's rights. We will delve into their strategies for fostering gender equity within the legal profession and discuss the challenges and triumphs they encounter. Discover how women leaders in law are leading the charge towards a more just and equitable world and learn how their leadership serves as a beacon for aspiring female lawyers everywhere.
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