The Law Society in the UK recently published its first report on the career experiences of gay and lesbian solicitors.

The report highlighted a macho culture within City law firms that fosters hard-drinking and trips to strip-clubs, and has "undertones of homophobia.

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Last night I was felled by a piece of sushi.

The experience ultimately proved enlightening, but how odd that after a long flirtation with Buddhism I’d find that salmon roe held the key to knowledge.

I didn’t chew the first piece well and it went half-down. The long strip of seaweed made friends with my throat. I was on the floor in seconds.

Two young men sat to my right. I grabbed at the cuff of one of their jeans. The man looked down at me calmly and asked, “What do you want me to do about it?” Gotta love Manhattan.

I got up and moved toward the counter. The staff froze and watched me, wide-eyed. I turned back toward the tables, and the patrons, now standing, gave me the same wide-eyed stare. I realized I’d become the morbid spectacle who moves in slow motion as tragedy methodically approaches.

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Stonewall recently launched a new guide designed to advise small companies on their responsibilities to promote equality in the workplace.

Major corporations are often accused of failing to promote diversity and equality but at least these firms are under the spotlight. If they treat their gay and lesbian staff unfairly, discriminate against them, or tolerate a homophobic culture then the media, advocacy groups and bloggers will rightly expose these failures. In fact they risk their reputation and standing not only in the gay community but in society in general.

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