Trainee solicitor and public speaker Titomi Sokoya shares her journey from Gatehouse Chambers to the CAB, blending faith, advocacy, and community impact. A powerful episode of The Lawyer Files.
🎙️ In this episode of The Lawyer Files, I sit down with Titomi Sokoya — trainee solicitor, public speaker, mezzo-soprano singer, and advocate for mentorship and representation in the legal field. Her journey through the public and private sectors offers a powerful look at resilience, purpose, and speaking up for others.
We talk about:
✅ How family debates and a visit to court during secondary school sparked her interest in law
✅ Her work experience at Gatehouse Chambers and how mini-pupillages shaped her confidence
✅ Insightful events at Clifford Chance, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters, and Netflix — and why receiving Think Big by Dr. Grace Lordan left a lasting impression
✅ Her time at the Citizens Advice Bureau, and how it helped shape her empathetic, client-focused advocacy style
✅ Her dedication to mentorship — from sharing opportunities to guiding others through Bridging Barriers
✅ How faith and music support her through the rigours of her training contract, including the story of winning a BPP singing competition and using vocal exercises to manage stress
✅ A lively quickfire round featuring favourite legal shows, confidence tips, and morning rituals
Whether you’re applying for training contracts, working in client-facing roles, or balancing your personal and professional identity — Titomi’s story will remind you that purpose, faith, and finding your voice are powerful tools in law and beyond.
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