Underrepresentation at the Bar: A Move Towards Positive Change?

On Thursday 5th June, Anna Wright, a pupil barrister at Mountford Chambers will be Chairing an engaging panel discussion on the topic ‘Underrepresentation at the Bar: A move towards positive change?’. The event will be held at The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, hosted in partnership with Bridging The Bar (BTB) and the Griffin Access Programme (GAP).

This interactive session will explore the evolving landscape of diversity at the Bar, highlighting progress made through initiatives such as BTB and GAP, while also addressing the challenges that remain.

Speakers:

• Mary Prior KC, Head of 36 Crime and Chair of the Criminal Bar Association.
• Francesca Anderson, Barrister in the Criminal Appeal Office who sits as a Judge in the Employment Tribunals and First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber).
• Laura Sarkis, Solicitor in the Civil Appeal Office who sits as a Judge in the Employment Tribunals and First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber).
• Annie Fendrich, Barrister at 6KBW College Hill.
• Siobhan Tatum, Barrister at Erimus Chambers.
• Fatima Ali, Programmes Assistant and Representative of Bridging the Bar.
• Sana Patel, City of London Scholar and Griffin Access Programme Participant.

Please note that in-person registration is now full. However, we are pleased to offer remote access via Zoom for those who wish to attend virtually.

Zoom details:
The virtual link can be accessed here.
Meeting ID: 969 3863 5886
Passcode: 413792

If you have any questions, please contact Sahar at saharattarian@mountfordchambers.com