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Alexandra Wilson

Transform workplace diversity with Alexandra Wilson, speaker, barrister and author. Alexandra works with organisations to address discrimination, improve inclusion and reform justice systems, delivering powerful insights featured on BBC, ITV and The New York Times.

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Alexandra Wilson, Speaker | Barrister, Author, Campaigner
Alexandra Wilson

Alexandra Wilson

New York City, United States

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  • Barrister advocating for diversity in law
  • Author of acclaimed books on justice
  • Media contributor discussing legal discrimination
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," was released 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.

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Book Alexandra Wilson to inspire your team with her powerful insights on discrimination and justice. Her compelling story and expertise will challenge perspectives, foster inclusivity, and motivate change within your organisation. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with her.

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Testimonials

What a brilliant event last night was with Alexandra Wilson. She is such a wonderfully eloquent advocate for diversity and her words were very empowering. My generation have a lot to learn from younger role models like Alexandra. Many thanks for this great series of events.

Women in Business Series, Brown Rudnick

Alexandra is so lovely and was such great fun to work with.

This Is Spoken

Her keynote talk has been received very well; and everyone thought she was engaging and insightful.

Durham University

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What is Alexandra Wilson's speaking style like?

Alexandra Wilson draws on her direct professional experience as a practising barrister to ground her sessions, using a first-person case-based approach in which she recounts documented incidents — including being mistaken for a defendant three times in a single day — to illustrate systemic discrimination within the legal profession.

What topics does Alexandra Wilson specialise in?

Alexandra Wilson speaks on racial and class discrimination in the legal justice system, diversity within the legal profession, and the intersection of politics and law. She is a practising barrister and author whose debut book, "In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System," drew on her direct experience of being mistaken for a defendant three times in one day at court, and she holds the first Queen's scholarship awarded by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.

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