Scores of legal practitioners attend diversity conference co-hosted by Duncan Lewis (23 June 2026)

More than 100 legal practitioners attended the diversity conference, each with a different background and at a different stage of their legal career. 

The Diversity in the Legal Profession Conference 2026 was co-organised by the Duncan Lewis’ family law and child care directors Krina Parmar and Sophie Rayment.

By bringing together members of the judiciary, barristers, solicitors, paralegals, students and aspiring lawyers, the event offered a unique chance for networking and professional development.

Bastian Lloyd Morris Solicitor Advocates, St Philips Chambers and Woodfines Solicitors co-hosted the event.

A distinguished panel of speakers delivered thought-provoking discussions about representation, opportunities, resilience and growth.

Many of the speakers emphasised that the way towards a more inclusive and progressive legal profession starts with open dialogue, collaboration and shared experiences.

The overall message was one of optimism, collaboration and mutual support, with attendees encouraged to champion each other’s uniqueness and work together to create a more diverse and inclusive legal sector.

Click here to watch some of the highlights from the conference.

About Krina Parmar

Krina Parmar is a Director of Family and Child Care Law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, specialising in public and private children law matters. With extensive experience in international child abduction, forced marriage, FGM, domestic abuse, and child protection cases, she represents parents, family members, and children in complex and culturally sensitive proceedings.

About Sophie Rayment

Sophie Rayment is a Director in the Family and Child Care Department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, based in Peterborough and Cambridge. She specialises in child care proceedings, supporting parents involved in cases concerning child removal, and helping them access services to achieve positive outcomes. She also represents vulnerable clients, including victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, and regularly secures protective orders.

About Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering expert legal services with a genuine commitment to justice and client care. Recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, and listed among The Times Best Law Firms, the firm operates across a wide range of practice areas, serving clients at every level. In 2026, Duncan Lewis was awarded “Law Firm of the Year” at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards, recognising its outstanding commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the representation of a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.