Breaking Barriers: Career Journeys, Challenges and Success
22 October 2026
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Temple Tax Chambers is delighted to host a virtual panel discussion.
The session will bring together legal and public sector professionals to discuss their career journeys, the challenges they have faced, the opportunities they have embraced, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
Through a candid conversation and audience Q&A, our speakers will explore:
✅ Different pathways into law and public service
✅ Barriers and challenges that can affect career progression
✅ The importance of resilience, mentorship and support networks
✅ Practical advice for aspiring professionals
✅ How organisations can continue to foster diversity and inclusion
We are pleased to welcome speakers from both the Bar and the public sector, offering perspectives from different professional backgrounds and experiences.
📅 Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00pm to 5:45pm with Q&A after
🗣️Speakers: Siobhan Duncan (Temple Tax Chambers) and Maureen O’Tuminu (HMRC)
📝Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d5166629-3cbc-4170-ae50-33fb6bed8ad1@15297c41-08d5-4d6f-878c-5d9765f6ad76
We hope you can join us for what promises to be an insightful and inspiring discussion.
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