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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kim Kardashian fans convinced she could be eyeing political career at the WHITE HOUSE after inspiring post
Kim Kardashian is thrilled that she has finally graduated law school. On Thursday the 44-year-old reality TV star took to Instagram to post a long, heartfelt note with behind-the-scenes photos of the ceremony. Some fans said in the comments section they think that graduation from law school is a step toward becoming the President of the United States and entering the White House. 'You are unstoppable, next road the WHITE House!' said one as another added, 'Air Force One Kardashian model is being made as we speak.' Kardashian was dressed in a conservative manner with her children in suits to convey the gravitas of the milestone. 'Six years ago, I embarked on an unconventional path to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer. It wasn't easy, and it took longer than planned, but I never gave up. Each course brought moments of doubt, tears, and triumph - especially when I conquered subjects I initially feared,' the SKIMS founder began her message. She then said 'that's the beauty of life: you step into the unknown, push through, and emerge with knowledge and strength no one can take away.' Kim chose a rigorous program registered with the California State Bar, building on 75 college credits to complete a four-year curriculum that stretched to six, she added. 'The journey was real, and so is the accomplishment,' noted the older sister of Khloe Kardashian, She then gave a shoutout to Chris Young, Michelle West, and Dawn Jackson, the people she helped get out of prison, saying having them speak at her graduation 'meant the world to me.' Kim said: 'Their deeply personal stories of perseverance through adversity and injustice profoundly inspires me and form the heart of my 'why.' 'I'm deeply grateful to Van Jones, who introduced me to this path, and to my mentors, Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney, whose guidance was invaluable. 'Special thanks to Sam Farkas and Chuck Shonholtz, who dedicated countless hours to help me succeed. 'This experience has shaped me profoundly, and I'll carry its lessons with me forever. Here's to celebrating resilience and new beginnings!' Khloe said in her comments box: 'We are so proud of you!' Also at the graduation ceremony were Allison Statter, Tracy Romulus, Zoe Winkler, Step Shep, and Simone Harouche. The reality TV star, 44, celebrated the achievement with a backyard ceremony — where she was the only student — and proudly shared the video to her Instagram. The mom-of-four was pictured sitting next to a podium in a grey top, a black mini skirt, and a beige graduation cap, while her mentors gave speeches praising her, and her family and kids watched, though North could not be spied. One of her mentors even called it 'one of the most inspiring legal journeys we've ever seen.' Kardashian didn't attend traditional law school. In California, individuals can become lawyers by completing a four-year Law Office Study Program (LOSP), also known as 'reading the law,' instead of going to law school. She still needs to pass the Bar Exam to practice law in the state. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Her mentor went on to speak about Kim's 'fierce desire to fight for justice' and noted the star did not take any shortcuts and was full of 'determination.' She added Kim finished the program while 'raising four children, running businesses, filming television shows, and showing up in courtrooms to advocate for others.' Another mentor spoke about how Kim has 'advocated for clemency, helped reunite families, and brought national attention to the most broken parts of our legal system.' CNN 's Van Jones also appeared at the ceremony, praising her for her criminal justice efforts. Kim later approached the podium to get her diploma, as her younger three kids — Chicago, seven, Saint, nine, and Psalm, five — watched. Her sister Khloe Kardashian shared a clip about the ceremony, expressing how proud she is of Kim for completing the journey. Olde sister Kourtney Kardashian also celebrated, posing in a graduation cap in an Instagram snap. President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump — who's good friends with Kim — congratulated the star, sharing a photo from the graduation and writing, 'Congratulations Kim! You did it! My favorite law school graduate!' For the past six years, Kim has dedicated roughly 18 hours a week to studying law, totaling more than 5,000 hours. Her efforts paid off when she passed the 'baby bar' back in 2021. Kim's process took longer than four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and her busy schedule. Kim had already passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination back in March — a big exam for her program — sources told TMZ. The star marked her graduation with a celebration at Beverly Hills hotel. Kim's chic look for the day was completed with white heels and black stockings. It's unclear if her eldest daughter North West, 11, was present. Kim shares all four of her kids with ex-husband Kanye West, 47. The star's late father, legendary attorney Robert Kardashian, was clearly on her mind during the special day, as she shared a photo of him. He gained national recognition in the mid-1990s for his involvement in O.J. Simpson's murder trial, where he served as a friend and defense attorney on Simpson's legal 'Dream Team.' He passed away in 2003 from esophageal cancer. He was 59 years old. Kim also shared an adorable snap of her son Psalm in a suit enjoying some ice cream, and proudly wrote, 'my babies were there to see my graduate. ' Daughter Chicago was also clad in a suit to watch her mom graduate. Kim also showed a photo of the placemats at the celebration, which were versions of her study flash cards. The reality TV star reportedly plans to take the bar exam in 2026. In 2018 Kim started her dream of wanting to become a lawyer like her father. She started her law apprenticeship in the state of California in mid 2019.
Finextra
07-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Saxo hires Michelle West as UK head of compliance
Saxo, the leader in online trading and investment, today announces the appointment of Michelle West as UK Head of Compliance. 0 In her role, Michelle will focus on further enhancing Saxo's risk and compliance functions, ensuring Saxo maintains the highest standards of operational integrity. Michelle brings significant expertise and a wealth of experience in compliance, having held several regulatory compliance roles over the past 30 years at the Bank of America, ABN AMRO, National Bank of Greece, Alpari UK Limited, Electronic Voice & Foreign Exchange Limited and Plus500UK Limited. Prior to joining Saxo, Michelle served as the Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Plus500UK Limited, where she co-spearheaded the development of effective compliance and anti-money laundering policies and procedures, systems and controls at the firm. Before this, Michelle was a regulatory consultant, working with some of the UK's top retail banks, foreign banks, hedge funds, corporate financiers, equity and forex brokers. Commenting on her new role, Michelle West said: "I'm excited to be joining Saxo at such a pivotal time for the business. In an evolving regulatory landscape, I look forward to working with the team to ensure that Saxo remains at the forefront of risk management and regulatory compliance." Andrew Bresler, CEO of Saxo UK, commented on her appointment: "We are delighted to welcome Michelle to the team, as we continue to deliver on our ambitious growth strategy in the UK, supporting UK investors to make the most of their money and savings. Michelle's appointment reinforces Saxo's commitment to safeguarding our clients' interests through strong operational foundations and effective risk management. Michelle's extensive experience and breadth of knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to develop and expand our UK operations.' Michelle's appointment follows that of Neil Wilson as UK Investor Strategist in April 2025. In his role, Neil will focus on providing market insight and commentary tailored for UK investors, further strengthening Saxo's commitment to delivering expert guidance to its client base. Last month, Saxo unveiled a new Flexible ISA, following a 591% surge in demand for its Stocks and Shares ISA during January and February 2025 compared to the same period last year. The launch comes as Saxo continues to see strong momentum across its business. A revamped pricing model has helped drive a 132% year-on-year increase in new trading clients globally in 2024. In the UK specifically, Saxo has reported notable growth among younger and more diverse investors: clients under the age of 25 now account for 15% of new sign-ups, up from 9% in 2023, while the proportion of new female clients has tripled year-on-year to reach 18%.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Southampton pubs offering free pint for start of Six Nations this weekend
Select Southampton pubs will be offering a free pint to customers this weekend to celebrate the start of the Six Nations. Greene King is running the deal for Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Customers can claim their free pint of Greene King beer on either day by saying the codeword 'Space for a Pint?' at the bar. Greene King adds: "The offer includes Greene King IPA, Level Head, Flint Eye and Old Speckled Hen, as well as cans and bottles and non/low alcohol and soft drink alternatives – all perfect to enjoy while watching the first-round matches of the competition this weekend." A few Southampton pubs will be offering a free pint for the start of the Six Nations (Image: PA) The Southampton pubs where customers can get a free pint this weekend include: Bellemoor Tavern (250 Hill Lane, Shirley, Southampton SO15 7NU) Malvern Tavern (290 Winchester Road, Shirley, Southampton SO16 6TU) The Mitre (200 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2LB) Old Farmhouse (Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton SO40 8EA) The Scholars Arms (166 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DU) The Testwood (Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton SO40 3HX) A full list of participating pubs can be found on the Greene King website here. Michelle West, Head of Sports Marketing at Greene King, said: 'Every year we look forward to the Six Nations and this year we wanted to do something completely 'out of this world' to kick-start this year's tournament. 'We know what our rugby-loving Greene King guests value, and that's the welcoming pub atmosphere on game day, where they can settle in with friends and family and enjoy the tournament while feeling the excitement of the competition building up. Recommended reading: Two Hampshire pubs named among best cosy UK pubs for cold winter days Locals recommend their favourite Southampton city centre pubs for a quiet pint New Forest trail named among England's best winter walks with a pub en route 'Nothing brings people together like watching sport in the pub, and, as we gear up for a huge milestone tournament for the Six Nations we're looking forward to witnessing sporting history. 'We've seen some truly memorable moments on the field in the last 25 years and we look forward to seeing our customers enjoy more moments and plays, similar to Scotland's astonishing fightback at Twickenham six years ago. 'We know that almost half of Brits (43%) are planning on watching the Six Nations in a pub this year, so why not put those plans into action and head down to your local Greene King Sport pub, where we'll be showing every game live across more than 900 locations. So, enjoy, with a pint on us.'
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How you can get a free pint at pubs across Scotland during the Six Nations
GREENE KING locations across Scotland are offering pubgoers a free pint to mark the 25th anniversary of the Guinness Six Nations tournament. Discussing the promotion, Michelle West, Head of Sports Marketing at Greene King, said that every year, the chain looks forward to the popular rugby event. She added that they know that rugby lovers at Greene King value a "welcoming pub atmosphere" that allows them to "settle in with friends and family and enjoy the tournament". It's Guinness, but not as you know it. Guinness 0.0: just as good, just without alcohol. Now served on tap at The Punch and Judy in Covent Garden. Photo by the amazing sassy__foodie on IG — Greene King (@greeneking) January 19, 2025 Customers in Scotland can claim their free pint on either Friday, January 31 or Saturday, February 1 by saying the codeword "Space for a Pint?" at the bar. The Six Nations offer includes Greene King IPA, Level Head, Flint Eye and Old Speckled Hen, as well as cans and bottles and non/low alcohol and soft drink options. Scotland will play against Italy on Saturday, February 1 at 2:15pm. Those looking to watch the game from the comfort of their own homes can do so by tuning into the BBC One or BBC Iplayer.
