Russell-Cooke shortlisted in multiple categories at the ALM Leadership, Influence and Inclusivity Awards 2025

Our nominations:

• Outstanding Woman of the Year – Sarah Richardson
• Legal Leader of the Year – James Carroll
• Justice Beyond the Courtroom – PICN (Birth Trauma)
• Social Mobility (Firm)

Sarah Richardson, shortlisted for Outstanding Woman of the Year, leads our children law team and continues to champion access to justice through legal aid, mentorship and policy reform. She also leads the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) group at Russell-Cooke.

James Carroll, shortlisted for Legal Leader of the Year, balances his role as Managing Partner with an active family law practice. His approach focuses on thoughtful growth, inclusivity and wellbeing, ensuring the firm’s values and clients remain central to everything we do.

Our personal injury and medical negligence team has been nominated for a Justice Beyond the Courtroom award for its birth trauma work, where advocacy has led not only to redress for clients but also to greater awareness and accountability.

Finally, our Social Mobility shortlisting recognises a range of initiatives at the firm including contextual recruitment, the development of Qualified Work Experience, and paid internships, as well as our overarching commitment to ensuring access to law is based on ability, not background.

Organised by Law.com International, the ALM Leadership, Influence and Inclusivity Awards celebrate individuals and firms driving meaningful change in the legal sector — from advancing diversity and social mobility to fostering inclusive workplaces and community impact.

Winners will be announced on 4 December at Intercontinental Park Lane, London.

The full shortlist can be viewed here.