Shortlist Announced
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Women & Diversity in Law Awards, featuring 170 individuals dedicated to ensuring the UK legal profession more closely reflects the society it serves.
Hosted by The Global Legal Post, the awards honour outstanding women leaders and practitioners, as well as legal teams and businesses driving meaningful change.
The ceremony will take place on 28 April at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The shortlist was selected from nearly 350 entries across 32 categories and includes 82 law firms and chambers – from global giants to boutique practices – alongside 27 other businesses and more than a dozen not-for-profit organisations.
Secure your table and join us in London on 28 April as we celebrate the finalists and their achievements. The gala reception promises to be a unique and inspiring evening attended by colleagues from across the profession and hosted by a celebrity guest. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception, three-course dinner, and be the first to congratulate the winners!
Book by Friday 13th Friday and save up to £200 on your table.
Winners Announced
Enjoy a welcome drinks reception, three-course dinner, and be the first to congratulate the winners!
Venue
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6JP
Dress Code
Black Tie with all cultural dress welcome & encouraged
Order of Ceremony:
18:00 Drinks reception
19.00 Welcome address
19.05 Charity speaker
19:20 Motivational guest speaker
19.45 Dinner
21.30 Awards presentation
22:30 Post awards drinks
23:30 Carriages
*Please note timings are subject to change If you have any queries concerning the evening please do not hesitate to contact us on bronwyngahagan@globalcitymedia.com
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
- 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
- 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
Awards Timetable
Shortlist announced
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Awards ceremony
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Sponsors
Contacts
Entry Enquiries:
Jasminder Soor
Sponsor enquiries:
Marketing partnership enquiries:
Sheryl Paul