Alexandra Wilson is a barrister, author, and campaigner. She gained public attention after being mistaken for a defendant three times in one day at court, prompting her to address discrimination in the legal profession. Alexandra has appeared on BBC News, ITV News, Good Morning Britain, and Woman's Hour, and has been featured in The New York Times and The Independent. She contributed as an expert on Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley. In 2020, she published her debut book, "In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System," which received positive reviews. Her second book, "The Witness," is set for release in summer 2024.
Alexandra studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at the University of Oxford before completing a Graduate Diploma in Law and a Master of Laws at BPP University in London. She was awarded the first Queen's scholarship by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple for her potential in a legal career. In 2023, she graduated with a Master of Law from CU with honours. To book Alexandra for your next event, contact the PepTalk team.In 2020 Alexandra released her widely praised debut book “In Black and White: A Young Barrister’s Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System”. Her second book, The Witness, was released in the summer of 2024.
After studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Oxford, Alexandra studied for a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and her Master of Laws at BPP University in London. She was subsequently awarded the first Queen’s scholarship by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, given to students showing exceptional promise in a career at the Bar. In 2023, she graduated as a Master of Law from CU with HH.
Alexandra Wilson sheds light on the challenges of navigating race, class, and discrimination within the legal profession, drawing from her personal experiences and career as a barrister. With her engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights, she explores how systemic inequalities impact access to justice and the legal system’s credibility. Audiences are invited to reflect on the need for transformation in the justice system, gaining a deeper understanding of the barriers faced by marginalised groups and how to effect meaningful change.
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