Women in Sports – Panel and Reception

ML Women London is hosting an exclusive evening celebrating the achievements of women in the sports sector at The Hoxton, Holborn, featuring a unique panel followed by a reception with fellow executives in the corporate space.

Moderated by partner Louise Skinner, our panel will feature Tracy Edwards, MBE, skipper of the first all-female crew to sail around the world in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race and founder of The Maiden Factor charity; Svenja Geissmar, general counsel of Arsenal Football Club; and Judith Batchelar, OBE, chair of the Rugby Players Association (RPA) Management Board.

Following the panel, meet with our speakers and fellow attendees over refreshments and nibbles, connecting with leading executives from a wide variety of industries and sectors in London.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

• The Business of Women’s Sport: How commercial investment, sponsorships, and media visibility are reshaping the landscape
• Breaking Barriers: What has been achieved so far, and what hurdles still exist?
• Lessons for the Legal and Business World: How skills developed in sport—teamwork, resilience, and leadership—can be applied to professional success
• Allyship and Advocacy: The role of industry leaders, businesses, and legal professionals in supporting greater equity

To register your interest, please contact Alyssa Paren.