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LGBTQ+ Network

A group of people attend the Pride Diversity Dinner at Lincoln's Inn, 8 of them, colorfully dressed sit around a wooden table with a Transgender Pride Flag and flowers as a centrepiece.
Attendees enjoying the Pride Diversity Dinner (June 2022)

Welcome to the Lincoln’s Inn LGBTQ+ Network.  The LGBTQ+ Network is an informal, member-led group for the Inn’s LGBTQ+ community and allies. The Network’s mission is to create a supportive environment to connect, share experiences, and provide support and information. They promote equality, foster understanding, and champion the LGBTQ+ community both at the Inn and beyond.

The Network hosts events, provides support and guidance to the Inn and its members on LGBTQ+ issues, and signposts resources. They also liaise with other Inns and the Bar Council. The Network’s main goal is to ensure the Inn is an inclusive and welcoming place for all its LGBTQ+ members.

The Network is run by a small group of Benchers, members of Hall, and Student members, chosen by the Inn.  Along with the Inn’s Member Engagement Team, they plan activities, manage communications, and are central points of contact for anyone seeking advice or support from the Inn’s LGBTQ+ community.

The Network aims to hold several events across the year, including drop-in social evenings for new and current Student and junior members to meet other members and allies from the LGBTQ+ community across the Bar.

The Network is also a resource for EDI initiatives across the Inn.  Members of any Inn are welcome to join, whether as a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community.  There is no formal membership process to join the Network, simply contact the Network leads via the Member Engagement Team if you would like to discuss events, support our other initiatives or come along to an event.

LGBTQ+ Network events are listed in the What’s On page of the Inn’s website (just filter events using the DIVERSITY tag, or search for ‘LGBTQ+’), and they are also promoted in the Inn’s newsletters and on our social media channels.

The current LGBTQ+ Network leads are:

  • Brie Stevens-Hoare KC (she/her), Gatehouse Chambers, Bencher of the Inn and member of the Inn’s EDI Committee
  • Caroline Harrison KC (she/her), 2 Temple Gardens, Bencher of the Inn and member of the Inn’s EDI Committee
  • Chris Loweth (he/him), BBC, member of the Inn’s EDI Committee, Bar Representative Committee, Social Mobility Sub-Committee and the Staff Committee
  • James Forrester (he/him), Student Member and President of the Lincoln’s Inn Student Association