Pro-Women Discussion Group – Barriers to Career Progression.

Nichola sits on the National Executive Committee of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (“FOIL”) and is a FOIL’s representative on the Law Society Council and on the Law Society Civil Justice Committee.

She has been involved with pro-manchester for a number of years and very much enjoys her involvement on the Committees she sits on and is also the Chair of the pro-women group which forms part of the pro-manchester EDI committee.

Alison Bull is a partner at Mills & Reeve and a leading family mediator, children and financial arbitrator and collaborative lawyer. She helps modern families including unmarried parents, LGBTQ+ couples and those building families through surrogacy, donor conception and adoption reach child‑focused agreements without court wherever possible.

As head of the firm’s national non‑court dispute resolution practice, Alison pioneered the “One Lawyer, Two Clients” service and offers hybrid, child‑inclusive and cross‑border mediation to keep decision‑making dignified, efficient and safe. Known for her therapeutic, culturally sensitive approach, she regularly helps clients to craft clear parenting plans and resolve complex international and high‑value financial cases, whilst also advising clients in family court proceedings and contributing to national bodies shaping the future of family law.

Rebecca is the current Chair for Forever Manchester, following a stint as Treasurer. Rebecca also sits on the advisory board of Girls Out Loud. She is passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion and leads Crowe’s Women’s Empowerment Programme, supporting the female pipeline and promoting an environment where everyone, regardless of gender or background, can reach their full potential.