The Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2027

Nominations Opening Soon! 


We are excited to announce that the 2027 Women & Diversity in Law Awards will be back at Hilton Bankside on Tuesday 22nd April 2027. The countdown for next year’s awards is already ticking as we prepare to officially send out the call for nominations. This will happen in the coming days. Watch this space.

This will be your chance to recognise – and celebrate – the achievements of the people, teams and businesses helping to make the UK legal sector more diverse and inclusive. In order to cast our net as widely as possible, we will be encouraging individuals and teams to nominate themselves and others across the range of categories.

Awards Host

Donna Fraser OBE 4 x Team GB Olympian Inspirational Speaker Director for EDI at the Professional Cricketers Association

Donna has become a leader in equality diversity and inclusion with over 10 years of corporate experience within business, sport, leadership, well-being and PMA for both start-ups and established companies. In 2021 she was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has served as a Trustee, advisor and Board member for multiple organisations, such as the London Marathon Charitable Trust, Women’s Sports Trust, British Athletes Commission, International Women’s Group and Her Spirit to name a few.

Judges

Categories

Outstanding Women Leaders

  • Woman of the Year
  • Law Firm Leader of the Year – International Law Firm 
  • Law Firm Leader of the Year – National/Regional Law Firm
  • Law Firm Leader of the Year – Boutique Law Firm
  • General Counsel of the Year, sponsored by Freshfields
  • Business Leader of the Year 
  • Unsung Hero 
  • Returner of the Year

Outstanding Women Practitioners

  • Dealmaker of the Year
  • Disputes Lawyer of the Year 
  • Advocate of the Year
  • Commercial Lawyer of the Year 
  • In-house Counsel of the Year
  • Rising Star – International Law Firm
  • Rising Star – National/Regional Law Firm
  • Rising Star – Boutique Law Firm
  • Rising Star – In-house Lawyer
  • Rising Star – Barrister

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Law Firm of the Year
  • Legal Department of the Year
  • Not-for-Profit Organisation or Representative Body of the Year, sponsored by Justice and Care
  • Supplier of the Year
  • Diversity Champion of the Year – Specialist Role
  • Diversity Champion of the Year – Barrister
  • Diversity Champion of the Year – In-House Lawyer
  • Diversity Champion of the Year – Legal Services Professional
  • Diversity Champion of the Year - Private Practice Lawyer
  • Mentor of the Year
  • Mentor of the Year - Barrister
  • Diversity and Inclusion Initiative or Programme of the Year - Community Focused
  • Diversity and Inclusion Initiative or Programme of the Year - Firm Focused

Sponsors

Contacts

Entry Enquiries:

Sponsor enquiries:

Claire O'Leary

+44 20 8145 2323

wdlawards@globalcitymedia.com 

Marketing partnership enquiries: