More than 200 UK-based individuals, law firms, legal teams and not-for-profit groups have been nominated for the 2026 Women and Diversity in Law Awards.
The diverse roster of nominees spans all levels of seniority within the profession from Unsung Heroes to potential winners of the flagship Woman of the Year category.
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The publication of the list of nominees marks a crucial stage of the awards process.
The nominees are now invited to submit entries for consideration by a high-level judging panel comprising some of the legal profession’s leading equal opportunities campaigners, role models and experts.
The online entry forms take the shape of questionnaires which have been carefully framed to allow for a fair judging process.
Individuals, teams and businesses who have not been nominated may also join the process at this stage by submitting entries: the awards process is designed to unearth as diverse a group of deserving people, teams and businesses as possible in accordance with the principles of diversity and inclusion.
Click here to read the instructions, view the categories and submit your entries.
Why Enter
This is your chance to say a big, collective ‘thank you’ to those who are dedicating their professional careers to moving the D&I needle or using their positions of influence to help facilitate change
An opportunity to showcase the role models who are inspiring people from under-represented groups and the initiatives that are making a difference. In so doing we will also provide a forum for the sharing of ideas and best practice.
You will have the opportunity to impress our independent jury made up of recognised experts, advocates, mentors and leaders. VIEW JUDGES
It is FREE to enter
The winners will be announced at our Awards Dinner on 28 April
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
- Mentor of the Year
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiative or Programme of the Year
Awards Timetable
Open for Nominations
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Nominations Extended Deadline
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Open for entries
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Entry deadline
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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