Here they are - the winners of the Women in Law 2020...

The awards were presented at a special online awards ceremony on 11 November. View the ceremony here

Special Contribution Award
Winner: Dana Denis-Smith, Obelisk Support

Woman of the Year
Winner: Mary Prior QC, The 36 Group

Diversity Project of the Year 
Winner: Simmons & Simmons
Highly Commended: Barclays

Gender Diversity Project of the Year
Winner: Allen & Overy


Law Firm of the Year (Large Firms)
Winner: Shoosmiths


Law Firm of the Year (Small/Medium Firms)
Winner: Setford Solicitors

Supplier of the Year
Winner: Obelisk Support


Unsung Hero  
Winner: Kate Emily Dodd, Pinsent Masons

Rising Star - Legal Services Innovator of the Year
Winner: Twanieka Alcindor, Alcindor Law


Rising Star - Barrister/Advocate of the Year
Winner: Dr Charlotte Proudman, Goldsmith


Rising Star - In-house Lawyer of the Year

Winner: Charlotte Lakin, Global 

Rising Star - Private Practice Lawyer of the Year
Winner: Helen Soutter, Simmons & Simmons

Outstanding Returner of the Year
Winner: Sarah Green, TLT


Barrister/Advocate of the Year
Winner: Clare Wade QC, Garden Court

Law Firm Leader of the Year
Winner: Penelope Warne, CMS

In-house Lawyer of the Year
Winner: Sonia Janday, Aviva Investors 

Mentor of the Year
Winner: Lesley Gregory, Memery Crystal

Male Diversity Champion of the Year
Winner: Christopher White, Aspiring Solicitors

Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner: Mary Bonsor, F-LEX

Legal Services Innovator of the Year
Winner: 
Catherine Calder, Serjeants' Inn
Highly Commended: Janet Hall, Mourant

Litigator of the Year
Winner: Charlotte Razay, Michelmores

Legal Adviser of the Year
Winner: 
Aarti Thakor, Charity Commission

Dealmaker of the Year
Winner: Laura Sizemore, White & Case