Ruth Reid is a Criminal barrister at 3TG Chambers, London, undertaking mainly defence work but also some prosecution & private reviews or assignments. Active in outreach and pro bono work aside from professional engagements including founding Cake & Counsel and volunteering at various other charities and organisations passionate about equality and social justice. Currently an Equality and Diversity Officer for chambers and on the Race Working Group for the Bar Council and mentors over 10 mentees.

Ruth appreciates the difficulties in studying law and qualifying into your dream career so established ‘Cake and Counsel’ (www.cakeandcounsel.co.uk) to host events and provide a platform for networking and to support the well-being of aspiring lawyers. Ruth wants to ensure that the challenges that she faced in reaching the legal profession do not continue for future generations.