National recognition at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards for Georgia Whitfield
We are incredibly proud to announce that Georgia Whitfield, Senior Associate in our Commercial Property Team, has been named Rising Star – National/Regional Law Firm at the 2026 Women & Diversity in Law Awards, held in London.
Hosted by The Global Legal Post, the awards recognise exceptional individuals, teams and organisations driving meaningful progress in diversity, equity and inclusion across the legal profession. This year’s ceremony brought together more than 450 legal professionals to celebrate those making a lasting impact across the sector.
Georgia’s award is a fantastic and thoroughly deserved achievement. She was named the winner in the Rising Star – National/Regional Law Firm category, representing Hay & Kilner among an outstanding group of finalists from across the UK.
The awards honour outstanding women leaders, practitioners and organisations seeking to improve diversity in the profession, and we couldn’t be prouder of Georgia. This well-deserved recognition reflects the work she puts in every day, from leading meaningful EDI initiatives within the firm to championing inclusion more widely across the profession.
Georgia’s passion for creating a more inclusive legal sector, alongside her commitment to delivering exceptional support for clients and colleagues alike, makes her a hugely valued member of our team. Her dedication, leadership and authenticity continue to make a real difference both within the firm and across the wider profession.
Everyone at Hay & Kilner extends their congratulations to Georgia on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to seeing her continue to inspire others and help shape a more inclusive future for the legal profession.
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