Let’s talk about
Gen Z
🗓️ Thursday 15 May 2025
🕧 12.30 to 1.30pm
📣 Live webinar
LawCare hosted this webinar which explored how generational differences are shaping the profession and what this means for the future during Mental Health Awareness Week on the 15 May 2025. The panel discussed:
✅ What do people starting out in their careers expect and what do they need to thrive?
✅ How can the sector adapt to attract and retain great talent?
✅ How can firms, in-house teams and chambers bridge the gap between generations?
Our panel included:
👉 Henry Nelson-Case
👉 Anita Gohil-Thorp
👉 Morgan Pennie
👉 Lloyd Rees - chair
Please note that this webinar wasn't recorded.
If you have any questions about how to book please email [email protected].
Meet the panel
Henry Nelson-Case
We’re thrilled to announce that Henry Nelson-Case is on the panel for this webinar.
Alongside being a lawyer, Henry is a super sharp, witty creator who blends legal insights with comedy, tackling everything from toxic office culture to millennial vs. Gen Z struggles. Henry creates relatable and impactful content on social media that aims to positively impact the lives of all those who have been affected by negative corporate workplace behaviours. In doing so, Henry strives to promote the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and challenge such toxic corporate behaviours.
Henry has also delivered a TedX talk on how toxic masculinity negatively impacts mens mental health, alongside speaking on BBC World News on Millennial and Gen Z behaviours. Henry has also spoken at Oxford and Cambridge universities and has also lead discussions at a whole host of UK conferences.
Anita Gohil-Thorp
We’re delighted to welcome Anita to our line-up.
Anita is a former lawyer and legal recruiter, now a professional coach with over 20 years’ experience. She specialises in helping lawyers from Gen Z to senior leaders overcome blind spots, build confidence, own a growth mindset and unlock potential for themselves and others.
Having coached across generations, she brings unique insight into how the profession can better support mental health, bridge generational gaps, and create environments where all talent can thrive. Anita is a Mental Health First Aider and certified advocate for wellbeing at work.
Morgan Pennie
We’re so happy to welcome Morgan to the panel. Here's a bit more about her.
With over two years of prior experience in both criminal law and general client matters, Morgan pursued her legal aspirations by obtaining her Law degree from Queen's University. This foundational experience paved the way for securing a coveted training contract with Pinsent Masons, where she is on track to receive her Legal Practising Certificate of Qualification in June of this year.
Beyond her professional commitments, Morgan actively contributes to the legal community as a committee member of the Northern Ireland Young Solicitors Association and regularly undertakes pro bono work within her firm.
Lloyd Rees - chair
Lloyd is a Senior Lawyer – UK Public Affairs. In this role Lloyd focusses on how major geo-political events in the UK and beyond impact our clients and firm.
Lloyd also has particular expertise around the UK’s exit from the EU (Brexit) and was heavily involved in the firm’s response to Brexit. Lloyd continues to follow these developments alongside ongoing Trade issues.
Lloyd also has a focus on the ongoing competitiveness of the UK market. Alongside several Freshfields colleagues Lloyd worked on a key report co-authored with the CityUK on increasing international investment in the UK: Driving UK growth: Capturing future international investment in a rapidly changing world. Lloyd is also working with the Chair of the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce – a Taskforce established by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and HM Treasury – on the preparation of their report.
Lloyd helped lead the design and implementation of the new City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme – comprising SQE preparation and a bespoke City Consortium Plus Programme – which will be offered to all Freshfields Trainee Associates and marks the biggest overhaul in solicitor qualification in nearly 30 years.
Lloyd is a trained Mental Health First Aider and is the founder and Co-Chair of the Freshfields UK Mental Health Affinity Network – the employee-led network dedicated to mental health and wellbeing. Lloyd has contributed to many publications on the topic of mental health and the legal profession including The Telegraph, The Lawyer and Legal Cheek. Lloyd has also appeared in numerous podcasts, webinars and events speaking about mental health and the legal profession. Lloyd is also a Champion of the legal mental health charity LawCare.
Lloyd joined Freshfields in February 2013 where he trained and qualified into the Corporate M&A team before becoming a Knowledge Lawyer.
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