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RMS for Girls is thrilled that alumna Barbara Mills KC has made history as the first Black woman to be appointed Chair of the Bar Council.
This historic appointment marks a turning point for the Bar Council and reflects Barbara’s exceptional legal career.
The Bar Council of England and Wales is the professional body that represents and supports barristers, promoting high standards of advocacy, ethics, and professional conduct. It also serves as a voice for the Bar, working to influence law and policy, while safeguarding access to justice.
Barbara, who left RMS in 1986, is one of only eight Black female King’s Counsel (KC) in the country and the first specialist family practitioner to lead the Bar Council since 1988.
In her recent inaugural address, Barbara outlined her priorities for 2025 as Chair. These include raising the profile of the family Bar, tackling violence against women and girls, enhancing the well-being of barristers, advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and advocating for the resources necessary to restore the justice system. Her commitment to these pressing issues demonstrates her drive to make a lasting impact on both her profession and society.
In a recent Channel 4 News interview, Barbara discussed her historic appointment and her vision for the justice system.
Her connection to RMS remains strong, and we were honoured to welcome Barbara back to school in October 2022 as the Guest Speaker at our Senior School and Sixth Form Prize Day. She inspired our pupils with her unique story, embodying the essence of our mission, that every pupil thrives and is prepared to shape their future.
Photos: Barbara speaking and handing out awards at our Senior School and Sixth Form Prize Day, October 2022.
We are immensely proud of Barbara and celebrate this historic moment alongside her. Barbara’s appointment not only inspires the RMS community but also stands as a message of progress for the entire legal profession.