Leading employment and education lawyer, Emma Thompson to speak at global ADHD conference

Building our specialism in neurodiversity

Thackray Williams is building a specialism in neurodiversity, led by Emma Thompson, who heads the Employment and Education sectors. The leading Kent and London law firm is increasingly supporting individuals who have been discriminated against because of their neurodiversity, as well as advising businesses, schools and public bodies to ensure they are compliant and implementing practices which enable people to flourish.

Partnering with ADHD UK

Emma Thompson was invited to speak at the global event following her successful challenge of a discriminatory exam policy and her collaboration with ADHD UK offering a pro bono support group for people who have been discriminated against at work on the grounds of their neurodiversity. 

“Unfortunately, the legal support group I run with ADHD UK has brought home to me how many neurodiverse people are experiencing discrimination in multiple areas of their lives – particularly at work or in education,” she comments. “I’m therefore delighted to be a speaker at the fourth annual Global ADHD Conference to share the best learning on ADHD across the world to enable those with it to thrive – both for their benefit and for wider society.” 

Global ADHD Conference - when and where

The Global ADHD conference takes place from the 2 to 3 October, spanning the globe by running for 24 hours across all time zones with the aim of raising ADHD understanding individually, locally, nationally and worldwide.

Our neurodiversity discrimination lawyers

If you are neurodivergent and facing challenges at work, we’re here to help you understand your legal rights and look at your options.  Please contact our employment team to arrange a confidential consultation with one of our specialist employment solicitors on 020 8290 0440.