Dr. Sally Penni MBE

Practising Barrister at Law |TEDx Speaker|Bencher Gray’s Inn| Author 16 books| Non Exec Dir| Host of Talking Law Podcast| Host The Law and Guidance Podcast |CCMI| FRSA| UK Delegate to UN CSW66| CSW67|CSW69| CEO #witluk|

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

About

Barrister at Law| Lawyer| Keynote Speaker| Leader| Non Exec Dir| Trustee| Bencher at Gray’s Inn London | Author|Founder & CEO of www.womeninthelawuk.com |Host #TalkingLawpodcast Global podcast with over 1 mill downloads & listeners| Host & Producer of The Law &Guidance Podcast| Hon Doctor of laws| Proud Mother of 3| ———————————————————————— Sally is a practicing Common Law Barrister specialising in Public Law with an emphasis on vulnerability and also in Employment Law. In preparing and conducting cases she has a reputation for being thorough, with a particular eye for detail. In her Employment Law practice, She has Direct Public Access and conducts a variety of cases. Appearing regularly in Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunal hearings and undertakes variety of written work such as the drafting of Contracts of Employment, Compromise Agreements etc with an emphasis on Sex Discrimination. And pro bono work in higher courts. Sally also specialises in Data protection breaches and GDPR. She is contributor Cyber security law and guidance published by Bloomsbury. As well as author of 16 books. Sally also Lectures extensively. Delivering seminars and lectures as part of the CPD program to solicitors as well as speaking as Keynote Speaker and Visiting Lecturer at various Universities including University of Oxford, Warwick, Kings, as well as Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University Bar Professional Training Course. She has tutored for various private organisations including Kaplan Altior, Delivering high quality training to Solicitors and trainee solicitors and pupil Barristers. Sally is an (ATC) Advocacy Training Counsel approved trainer for Middle Temple and the Northern Circuit. Highlighting her Excellence in advocacy. Outside of her busy practice, Sally has significant Board experience as a NED sitting on various Boards Public and Private. Outside of her Legal Career Sally works tirelessly to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace at all levels of society, nationally and internationally. Advising and consulting for various organisations. Passionate about improving Gender Diversity in the work place. Founder of women in the law uk and hosts popular talking law podcast with over i million downloads and listeners. Sally is an experienced TED speaker and Keynote Speaker, trainer and facilitator chairing several high profile events. Founder www.Womeninthelawuk.com www.sallypenniauthor.co.uk Blogs at www.sallypenni.co.uk Twitter @sallypenni1 Instagram @sjsallypenni #talkinglawpodcast

Experience

  • Judge at MCA Management Consultancy awards
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • The University of Salford (On-site)
    • Visiting Lecturer
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      I am currently a visiting professor lecturing undergraduates. I will do this along side my legal practice.

    • Industry advisory Board
      Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

      Industry Advisory Board at the University of Salford Advising Law School. Part of the business School.

    • Industry advisory on Advisory board of University of Salford
      2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

      Industry Advisory Board at the University of Salford Advising Law School ( part of the Business School).

  • Governor at Parrs Wood High School
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Strategic Planning, Governance, Disciplinaries

  • United Nations (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • UN Women delegate part of CSW69 2025
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • UN Women UK #CSW69
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69 UN Women UK #CSW69 I am honoured to Join CSW69 with UN Women UK as a Participant for the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)! This years theme is “For All Women and Girls – Equality. Rights. Empowerment.”

    • UN Women UK Delegate at this year’s CSW68.
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      UN I am thrilled to be joining as a UN Women UK Delegate at this year’s CSW68. This year’s theme for International Women’s Month is ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate Change’. With so much to take away from these two weeks of discussions and debates, it’s my opportunity to see first-hand the work that UN Women are doing to tackle inequality, as well as being right there in the midst of the real action we take.  Talking my my work in the court room and outside of it to empower women.

  • Advisory Board Member at The Coping
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Board Advisor to Coping. Includes coping festival focussing on wellbeing of children. Sponsored by Oakley. Fubdraising for a number of local charities including the Christie and more .