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In joining the civil team with an emphasis upon employment, discrimination and prison law, Shereener is returning to the interests that saw her join the bar in 1996. As a pupil at the Human Rights set of Sigbhat Kadri QC, Shereener undertook her first hearings in what was then the Industrial Tribunal. Before pupillge Shereener was research assistant to Tim Owen helping him with the second edition of his popular book on prison law. The next 10 to 12 years saw Shereener specialising in criminal defence. Shereener enjoyed a successful practice. Before leaving to have her third child, Shereener defended those charged with serious offences ranging from conspiracy to rob and possession of firearms to conspiracy to murder and attempted murder. Click here to see Shereener's profile when a member of the crime team. Shereener's appointment as Chambers' Equal Opportunities Officer in 2007 renewed her interest in employment and discrimination law. She was in this post for three years and attended a number of courses to assist her in this role. Shereener returns to chambers after undertaking a three month placement with Leigh Day & Co solicitors within their Human Rights department working closely with Camilla Palmer a specialist in employment discrimination law. Whilst working with Camilla, Shereener assisted in the high profile case of Miriam O'Reilly v BBC. Shereener brings with her advocacy skills honed over 12 years at the criminal bar. She combines that with the knowledge she has gained in her role as Chambers EOO, her placement with Leigh Day & Co and her desire to see equality in all levels of society. Publications and Appearances- Contributor to "The Human Rights Act 1998: A Practical Guide" edited by Ramby De Mello and published by Jordans.
- "The Lawrence inquiry and institutionalised racism - what is their relevance to the legal profession" appeared in the August 1999 edition of Counsel magazine.
- Contributor to "Human Rights in the Investigation and Prosecution of Crime" to be published by Oxford University Press.
- Shereener wrote a blog for the Bar Council website. Click here to read her previous posts on the blog.
- Shereener has also appeared on BBC London News and has been quoted on BBC News Online, New Law Journal and the Sunday Times.
MembershipEmployment Lawyers Association
Employment Law Bar Association Community WorkShereener was a mentor for two years with the Southwark Black Mentor Scheme, a scheme designed to encourage young black people aged between 14 and 15 to go onto further education. Shereener has in the past taken part in careers talks at South Bank University from where she graduated in 1995. She welcomes requests to talk to young people attending schools in economically deprived areas about a career in law. PastimesShereener is a keen cyclist, cycling to and from court where possible. She also enjoys portrait painting and jazz singing.
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