My Life As An LGBTQI+ Lawyer

My life as a barrister has been a mixture of things: exciting, fun, terrifying, exhausting, inspiring and sometimes frustratingly sad; especially for those of us navigating the decimation of legal aid and the impact this is having on vulnerable clients.

Despite the sadness surrounding the cases I am involved with, my working life feels pretty sweet because I love where I work. This is partly due to the strong policies around diversity and inclusion in my chambers, and a strong will amongst the members to stand by these policies.

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