<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Northern Asian Lawyers Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[NALA - Northern Asian Lawyers Association
Dedicated to supporting, celebrating and connecting legal professionals across the North of England.]]></description><link>https://hello234858.wixsite.com/mysite/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:57:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[MALA IS RECRUITING]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for 3 new members for the Midlands Asian Lawyers Association You will need to complete this Application Form  (download below) and email this along with your CV (max 2 pages) to  committee@midlandsasianlawyers.org Timings Application Deadline: Friday 20 February 2026, 5pm Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday 6 March 2026 Shortlisted candidates will then be interviewed remotely by the recruitment panel (Up to 3 members of the Committee). You will be...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/mala-is-recruiting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b07a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:23:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_2689efd7deef420b8e0e3b10d1f0da07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MALA Ball 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating community, excellence, and connection: Reflections on the MALA Ball 2025   The Midlands Asian Lawyers Association - MALA Ball 2025 was a night to remember. Held on Friday 10th October, this year's event brought together members of the Midlands legal community to celebrate excellence, diversity, and the shared values that unite us. What began 17 years ago as a gathering of colleagues has grown into one of the most anticipated events in the regional legal calendar - and this year...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/mala-ball-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b07d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:25:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_48ee3b232e02498487040bede26b49e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling Imposter Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imposter syndrome is something many of us in the legal profession encounter, often without realising its impact. It can stop us from going for promotion, taking on higher-quality work, or enjoying the career satisfaction we deserve.   At our event on 25 September, we will hear from Mary Prior KC, who will share her experiences and show us how recognising our own skills and abilities can unlock growth, confidence, and greater well-being.   This is an important conversation that affects lawyers...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/tackling-imposter-syndrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b07e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:27:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_f05081b7399b4adfb869e598b2621fda~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outreach Event - Application Seminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Midlands Diversity and Community Relations Judges Group are hosting an event for those interested in applying for judicial appointment. The event will be held as an online seminar via Microsoft Teams on Monday 15 September at 5pm – 6pm and you can see more information and register here: https://www.judicialcareers.judiciary.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&#38;id=183&#38;noFullMsg=true   The seminar aims to help applicants be better prepared to make an application and to receive up-to-date guidance...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/outreach-event-application-seminar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b07b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d6419b63aa564644b495cc0581fb754e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Mala Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mala is recruiting new members for its committee; we are especially looking for lawyers based in Leicester and Birmingham. Please see the members of the current committee . INFORMATION Timetable 1.     The deadline for submitting your application together with your C.V. (max 2 pages) is Friday, 28th February 2025, 4pm.   This must be emailed to us . 2.     Candidates will be shortlisted and will be notified by Friday, 14 March 2025. 3.     Shortlisted candidates will then be interviewed...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/join-the-mala-committee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b075</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:16:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_df78aa078ac44f819fcafac3a5ed0649~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mala kicks off in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcoming the profession into 2025 MALA hosted 35 lawyers at &#38;Kith Cafe  in Leicester. HHJ Fayyaz welcomed guests who enjoyed sumptuous cakes and delicious coffees and teas. This was a fantastic social and we thank our new member Parvien who organised this, her first event with Mala. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025 at our further events!]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/mala-kicks-off-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b07c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:26:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_7bc2e620b9b2482287b756576e17b6b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_920,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join MALA!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, MALA is looking to recruit up to 6 new members to its committee based in the Midlands. We are looking for dedicated individuals who can positively contribute to our work with commitment. We work together collaboratively and are all practicing lawyers. If you are interested and want to apply or have questions, please email us:  committee@midlandsasianlawyers.org  MALA recruitment is open to all and we welcome lawyers of all backgrounds.]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/join-mala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b077</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_32a1495791c44f1b9e1536ee6c0544fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MALA Committee Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[With regret, we announce that our Vice-President, Ranjit Thaliwal , from Thaliwal &#38; Veja Solicitors  is stepping down from the MALA Committee . Ranjit was one of the founders of MALA, which was established over 15 years. Ranjit has not only worked tirelessly for MALA, but for our profession and the wider community.   We are very fortunate to have had him as our Vice-President and wish him all the very best for the future.     We also regret to announce that Sandeep Sandhu is also stepping...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/mala-committee-announcement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b079</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_fa0f025f06c546fbaaadf0ddaf3aa03f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_155,h_194,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MALA's Webinar with JAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge thank you to the Judicial Appointments Commission and all those who attended tonight MALA's first webinar was organised within 48 hours with tremendous support from the  Judicial Appointments Committee  and St Philips Chambers . The short space for judicial competitions means organisations have only a short time to arrange any events about them. However, the JAC showed its dedication to widening access to its competitions with a commitment to providing speakers in a very short space of...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/mala-s-webinar-with-jac</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b078</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_4a60e98f2fca40039d78a41d50c96a22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar on Upcoming Judicial Applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Webinar in partnership with Judicial Appointments Commission this Thursday, 6.30pm As promised, in the short time we've had, bearing in mind the 2020 Recorder Competition closes next week and the Deputy High Court Judge competition opened today, MALA has collaborated with the Judicial Appointments Commission and organised a webinar  focusing on these competitions, particularly the Recorder competition.   The webinar will look at the application process in detail and focus on the qualities of...]]></description><link>https://www.northernasianlawyers.org/post/webinar-on-upcoming-judicial-applications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6964fa8796a835edfad8b076</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2020 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/390b54_5887ad86aba848ae99f6a6ec596b6639~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_454,h_341,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reena Patel</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>