Oxford Brookes University is proud to celebrate Black History Month in October 2024. Everyone is welcome to the events and resources to support learning, connection and awareness.
Self-belief and aspiring to be the ladder
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 6.00pm - 7.00pm, JHB Lecture Theatre, Headington Campus
Trevor Sterling, the first Black Senior Partner at a UK top 100 law firm, will share insights from his personal journey and the importance of self-belief irrespective of social challenges.
About the event
Trevor Sterling is a Senior Partner and Head of Major Trauma at Moore Barlow and was the first Black Senior Partner to be appointed at a UK top 100 law firm. After qualifying as a Solicitor via the University of Law he has worked on ground-breaking cases including a landmark House of Lords case, conducted some of the country’s highest profile legal actions and dedicated his time to diversity and inclusion, both inside and outside of the legal sector.
Trevor is co-founder and Chair of the Major Trauma Group and Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, a charity which promotes social equality. He is a regular lecturer on rehabilitation and pathway support and often features in the media. He is a multi award winning lawyer and was recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law.
Trevor has 40 years’ experience in the legal profession, with clients who have suffered serious injury or disability through no fault of their own, and considerable experience handling inquests and inquiries.
For Black History Month Trevor will share insights from his personal journey and the importance of self-belief irrespective of social challenges.
