‘Being out isn’t a barrier to progression’ – Stevens & Bolton’s Sophie Ashcroft on coming out later in life

For Pride Month, Stevens & Bolton disputes partner Sophie Ashcroft discusses being a “later in life” lesbian, becoming a visible role model and why law firm culture is so important

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