The 2021 UK Diversity Legal Awards

Last night, the winners of the 2021 UK Diversity Legal Awards were announced!

More than 300 guests turned out to see the winners unveiled at a glittering ceremony held at the Plaisterers’ Hall, One London Wall to celebrate exceptional achievement, individuals and teams who are making a difference. These exciting Awards were hosted by BBC correspondent, Nancy Kacungira.

After what has been a challenging couple of years, it was great to be able to gather and celebrate diversity in all its forms from across the legal sector.  We were truly inspired and empowered by the trailblazing and pioneering work, committed and visible leadership and achievements demonstrated by our finalists and winners.  As the winner of the BSN Lifetime Achievement Award, Grace Ononiwu CBE, summarised perfectly, “we can all be part of the change we want to see”.

Special thanks to our Sponsors this year, Accenture, Linklaters LLP, Thomson Reuters and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, for their contribution towards making this celebration of equality, diversity and inclusion in the profession possible.

Commenting on the Awards, BSN Chair, Paulette Mastin, said: “I would like to congratulate all of tonight’s winners. In these extraordinary times, it is wonderful to see the unwavering commitment of these individuals and organisations to championing and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our profession.”