International Women’s Day 2026 | Give to Gain – Women in law, leadership and the future

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March each year.International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March each year. In this special IWD episode of CDH Conversations, host Elgene Roos in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, is joined by Annemari Krugel (Dispute Resolution, Johannesburg), Frieda Kishi (Employment Law and Trusts & Estates, Namibia), and Lauriene Maingi (Environmental Law and Pro Bono & Human Rights, Kenya).Together, they unpack this year’s theme, Give to Gain, reflecting on the power of mentorship, sponsorship, visibility, and intentional inclusion in shaping women’s careers in the legal profession.From creating opportunities and advocating in rooms where others are not present to fostering inclusive leadership cultures, this conversation offers practical insights on how intentional giving drives collective progress.Listen to the full episode and join us in forging meaningful change.