Blair was one of six winners at the awards, run by The Next 100 Years, which is dedicated to achieving equality for women in law and is the successor project to the First 100 Years.
Also taking home awards were Barrister of the Year, Kama Melly QC, deputy head of Park Square Barristers and an experienced criminal law silk; Solicitor of the Year, Tracey Dovaston, financial services partner at Boies Schiller Flexner; and In-House Lawyer of the Year, Anne Bodley, senior legal counsel at HSBC Global Banking and Markets and founder of Lex:lead, a charity for young lawyers from countries where there are fewer opportunities.
The Under-35 Lawyer of the Year was Karlia Lykourgou, a criminal defence barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and founder of women’s legal outfitter Ivy & Normanton.
Champion of the Year went to Samina Iqbal, joint-head of immigration and public law at Goldsmith Chambers, an immigration judge and the co-founder of WiGS (Women Internationally Gaining Skills), which helps female lawyers to become advocates.
Dana Denis-Smith, founder of First 100 Years and The Next 100 Years, said: ‘Now more than ever we need to recognise those women in law who are excelling in their areas of expertise, pushing the boundaries and shaping the legal world to ensure that women are able to progress.’
