By Hogan Lovells

Date: Wednesday 5 November
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Hogan Lovells, AH11

Invite from Hogan Lovells:

“In honour of National Pro Bono Week and this year’s inspiring theme, Pro Bono in Action, we are thrilled to invite you to a very special event.

Join us for an energising fireside chat with the remarkable Monica Feria-Tinta, a leading light in public international law and a passionate advocate for the Rights of Nature. This is your chance to hear from a barrister who is truly making waves both in the courtroom and beyond!

What to Expect:

Opening Remarks: Yasmin Waljee OBE will set the stage for an inspiring morning.
In Conversation: Monica Feria-Tinta and Emily Julier will delve into the Rights of Nature movement, Monica’s acclaimed new book, Barrister for the Earth, and the pivotal role both Monica and Hogan Lovells are playing in advancing the Rights of Rivers in England.
Global Impact: Discover how the Rights of Nature movement began, why it matters, and how it’s gaining momentum around the world.

Monica is a trailblazer in her field, she has been shortlisted for ‘Junior of the Year’ at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2025, finalist for Barrister of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2025, and The Times’ very first Lawyer of the Week in 2025. She also won ‘Woman of the Year’ at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2025 and was even featured in Vogue!

This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the power of pro bono work, be inspired by Monica’s journey, and learn how you can be part of the movement to protect our planet’s most vital resources.

We will have limited copies of Monica’s book, Barrister for the Earth to give out, we will be distributing these to the first sign ups – sign up now to grab a copy!”

Speakers Include:

Monica Feria-Tinta – Barrister Twenty Essex
Yasmin Waljee – Partner International Pro Bono Hogan Lovells
Emily Julier – Counsel Knowledge Lawyer Hogan Lovells