Nominations have opened for the 2027 Women and Diversity in Law Awards, which will take place in London next April.
The awards, which are hosted by The Global Legal Post, recognise the achievements of individuals, teams and organisations working to make the UK legal sector more inclusive, with nominations invited across a wide range of categories.
Individuals and teams can nominate themselves or others, with the deadline for nominations set for 16 October.
The awards are divided into three sections, with the first two recognising Outstanding Women Leaders and Outstanding Women Practitioners. The third focuses on diversity more broadly, highlighting initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture and equal opportunities and making the profession more reflective of the society it serves.
The judging panel includes Yasmin Waljee, international pro bono partner at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; Lubna Shuja, former president of the Law Society of England and Wales; and Patrick McCann, chief executive of the City of London Law Society.
The 2026 awards were attended by 450 people and hosted by Donna Fraser, director of people, equity, diversity and inclusion at the Professional Cricketers' Association and a four-time Olympian for Great Britain.
Women practitioners from firms including Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, Linklaters, Cooley and BCLP were among those honoured. Children Not Numbers co-founder Somaya Ouazzani won the Woman of the Year award for her work in Gaza supporting children through medical care, education and international advocacy.
Shuja received the Outstanding Achievement award for her contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. She was the first Asian and first Muslim president of the Law Society.
In her acceptance speech, she highlighted the importance of support networks in helping women succeed in their legal careers. “We are here because of our allies, our families and our colleagues, those people who guided us, who gently pushed us further than we thought we were ready to go,” she said.
Click here to view the award categories and find out how to make a nomination. Follow the Women and Diversity in Law Awards on LinkedIn for updates on the 2027 awards.
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