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Introducing Professor Andy Charlwood as keynote speaker on Artificial Intelligence and the employment relationship.

Professor Andy Charlwood is an expert in HR and people analytics, AI and algorithmic management in HR, and healthcare workforce management.

Andy is the Faculty Director of Student Equity at Leeds University Business School. His research focuses on digital technologies in HR and people management, and he has secured research grants from prestigious organisations such as the Department of Trade and Industry, ACAS, the British Academy, and the National Institute for Health Research.

Andy is actively involved in various external roles, including being a topic champion for employment on the scientific advisory committee for the Understanding Society longitudinal study and a member of the UKRI Interdisciplinary Assessment College. He is also an associate editor of the International Journal of Human Resource Management and a member of the council of the British Academy of Management.

Andy holds an MSc and a PhD in Industrial Relations from the London School of Economics and is a Certified Business and Management Educator.

Janet Hadley had it all – the happy marriage, the successful career, the nice house, the kids doing well at school, the gym subscription… but she regularly used to wake up at 3am, dry mouth, head banging and promising herself she’d learn to moderate her drinking. In June 2020 she sent the Wine Witch packing for the final time and opened her mind to the possibility of living alcohol-free. She hasn’t looked back.

Janet went on to become the founder of Choose Sunrise Limited, whose mission is to eliminate the stigma associated with alcohol addiction. Janet has developed a reputation as a standout speaker, combining her 25 years of senior management roles with her insight into ‘coming out’ as sober in the workplace. A subject matter on all things sobriety, Janet is the keynote speaker that everyone is talking about.

www.choosesunrise.co.uk

Alacoque is a partner in our charities and social economy team.

Alacoque specialises in working with third sector and education sector clients on all aspects of employment law. She advises on complex employee relations issues, employment status, policies and procedures, employment contracts, settlement agreements and the defence of tribunal claims, including holiday pay, discrimination, whistle-blowing and trade union related claims. Alacoque also advises on redundancy and restructure projects and on TUPE transfers, including the requirements of collective consultation.

She has a particular interest in equality law and has considerable experience of the realities of managing staff and resources within the education and public sectors.

Alacoque edits Wrigleys’ monthly Employment Law Bulletin and regularly speaks on employment law and HR topics.

Michael is an associate within our charities and social economy team at Wrigleys Solicitors LLP.

Michael has experience working with employer clients across the charity, third, education and private sectors on a variety of employment matters from boardroom disputes and senior terminations to advising on the employment aspects of mergers and restructures and helping clients navigate employment tribunal claims and internal investigations.

Michael has experience helping organisations to grow by advising on draft contracts as well as assisting with the development of robust internal policies and procedures and also has experience advising clients on how to deal with Data Subject Access Requests.

A regular speaker at Wrigleys’ Employment Law Brunch Briefings, Michael aims to orientate listeners so that they can navigate complex topics, with a focus on helping to identify problem areas and the key issues so that appropriate advice can be taken at the right time.

Alexandria is an associate within our charities and social economy team at Wrigleys Solicitors LLP.

Alexandria qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and joined Wrigleys Solicitors in 2024 as a specialist employment law solicitor. Alexandria brings a wealth of experience from both private practice and in-house roles within a Higher Education Institution. From the outset of her career, she has represented numerous high-profile commercial businesses operating across the UK. More recently, she has served as a trusted in-house lawyer at the University of Leeds, handling all aspects of employment law.

Alexandria has extensive experience in managing the employment aspects of corporate transactions and navigating complex employee relations issues from inception to defence in the Employment Tribunal. Alex prides herself on getting to know clients in depth. This means that she can deliver practical legal advice which enables her clients to achieve their objectives whilst at all times respecting their values and approach to people management.

Colin Walker is the Head of Safeguarding at Safeline.

Colin is a sexual abuse prevention and investigation specialist highly experienced in all aspects of safeguarding.

Currently Head of Safeguarding at Safeline, Colin was for the past 12 years Head of Prevention and Early Intervention, where he created, developed and delivered effective preventative interventions, providing trauma informed training to young people, adults and professionals.

Prior to joining Safeline, Colin served as a Police Detective for 25 years and specialised in the investigation of the most serious crimes including rape and serious sexual offences.

Highly commended for his investigative ability, Colin has also performed the role of Independent Sexual Violence Advocate supporting survivors of sexual abuse through the justice system.

Jenny Cooke is the  Early Intervention Coordinator at Safeline.

Jenny has an LLM (Masters of Law) in International Human Rights Law, achieved with distinction.

She has first-hand experience working with victims of sexual abuse and harassment, equipping her with both the legal expertise and the trauma–informed perspective necessary to deliver this training in a manner that is both sensitive and in line with current legislation.

Jenny’s legal background enables her to explain relevant laws, policies and employer obligations, while her experience working with survivors ensures that the training is sensitive, victim focused and helps implements a safe workplace culture.

Nick is an associate in our charities and social economy team.

Nick joined Wrigleys in 2016 as a trainee and qualified as a solicitor in September 2018. In his time with Wrigleys, Nick has advised charities and social enterprises on a wide range of charity and commercial law issues.

Nick has a particular interest in data protection law, as it applies to charities. Nick regularly advises on data protection issues and delivers training internally and externally on the subject. Nick is one of the firm’s data protection representatives responsible for Wrigleys’ own data protection compliance.

Nick is a member of the Charity Law Association.