Alexandra Wilson

Alexandra Wilson is a leading legal professional, who specialises in representing young and vulnerable clients. Having performed in various family legal practises, Alexandra has also founded several organisations and become a published author. A highly knowledgeable individual, Alexandra is booked to speak at a range of corporate events, sharing her expertise of family law along with her passions for racial justice.

Best known for her legal practice in family law, Alexandra is currently a Barrister in Criminal and Family Law at 5SAH Chambers. In her proficiency as a barrister, Alexandra has represented various cases from domestic abuse to financial issues. She is also experienced in legalities surrounding the misuse of data and technology, having written detailed articles surrounding the theme of Encrochat. She is also a Grade 2 prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service and an Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Sub-Committee member of the Middle Temple Hall Committee.

Before forging a successful name as a barrister, Alexandra studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Oxford. Deciding to follow a career in law, Alexandra then went on to study for a Graduate Diploma and a Master of Laws at the BPP University in London. In reward of her commitment to her studies, Alexandra was the recipient of the first Queen’s Scholarship by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. Since becoming qualified, Alexandra has worked on various cases in the Magistrates, Crown and Youth Courts and founded the Black Women in Law organisation.

Throughout her time as a barrister, Alexandra has also been passionate about obtaining justice for people of ethnic minorities. Once mistaken for a defendant three times in one day when at court, Alexandra is passionate to change the perception of black people. She has authored the book In Black and White, a book that discusses uncomfortable truths that the legal profession needs to confront about race and class. She has also co-founded One Case At A Time, a firm that specialises in representing disenfranchised minorities in a number of legal cases.

Now a popular choice as a speaker for corporate events, Alexandra is inspiring the next generation of lawyers. Inspiring all with her passion for justice with young and vulnerable clients, Alexandra is also spearheading increased justice for black people in the UK. Having written a book that draws attention to the disproportionate numbers of black people who are charged with crimes, Alexandra Wilson is the perfect speaker to encourage diversity, inclusion and justice for all.