On 20 September 2017, Pulse collaborated with Irwin Mitchell LLP and Stonewall to deliver a diversity seminar focused on LGBT+ law. Attendees arrived from Irwin Mitchell LLP, Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network, UoS employees, Stonewall employees and Hampshire County Council employees.
3 keynote speakers delivered at this seminar:
- Alice Cullingworth, Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell – Enforcing LGBT rights in the courts: how to do a judicial review
- Andy Cast, Director of HR Business Partnering, Client Services, UoS – The importance of LGBT+ Employee Network
- Ruth Hunt, CEO of Stonewall – Update and discussion from Stonewall
The event was considered a success and discussions were underway on how partnerships can be extended and continue in the future. Below is a selection of images from the event.

(Left to right) James Allen – Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network Chair, Ruth Hunt – CEO Stonewall, Andy Cast – UoS Director HR Business Partnership, Tim Bennett – Irwin Mitchell Solicitor, Alice Cullingworth – Irwin Mitchell Solicitor

Ruth Hunt – CEO Stonewall

Andy Cast – UoS Director HR Business Partnering

James Allen – Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network Chair

Alice Cullingworth – Irwin Mitchell Solicitor