#8 UK Legal Podcast: Titomi Sokoya on Finding Purpose in Law, Client Advocacy, and Using Her Voice

Trainee Legal Advisor 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 legal advisor, 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 stressWhether 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.👉 Follow The Lawyer Files on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denice-o/