Jacqui Rhule-Dagher is a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and has been instrumental in raising awareness around intersectionality in the legal industry. As the Hogan Lovells London office’s only Black and out lesbian lawyer, she has led initiatives to embed inclusion into the firm’s U.K. strategy and approach, including mentoring junior LGBTQ+ lawyers and reverse mentoring senior leaders. In 2023, Jacqui organized Hogan Lovells’ LoveALL Festival to celebrate inclusion and spearheaded the U.K. LGBTQ+ History Month campaign, showcasing historical figures to deepen understanding. Externally, in 2023, she founded Legally Lesbians (now Legally Queerly), an initiative amplifying the voices of lesbian and queer individuals in the legal industry or in-house lawyers. Jacqui also serves on The Law Society’s LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network Steerco. She has spoken at high-profile events, including Bloomberg L.P., Oxford University, and Stonewall, advocating for intersectionality and representation. Jacqui’s work has earned her global recognition as a trailblazer for inclusion.
