Trevor Sterling was elected Senior partner at law firm Moore Barlow LLP in 2021, becoming the first black Senior Partner of a top one hundred law firm in the UK. He is also Partner sponsor for Diversity & Inclusion.

He has delivered hundreds of diversity & motivational keynote speeches, based on his experience of entering the legal profession at age 17, becoming the youngest and first black partner at age 28 and then making history as Senior Partner. During his talks with young people and organisations, Trevor shares his experiences and knowledge to inspire inclusivity and success.

Trevor is a multi-award-winning lawyer with forty years’ experience in the legal profession. He has been involved in some of the country’s highest profile and highly publicised cases of national significance which have led to significant media exposure, including many appearances on national television, radio and in publications providing astute insight and discussion.Examples of these cases include the Ladbroke Grove Rail Crash, Jimmy Saville Child Abuse cases (Co Lead), In Amenas Terrorist Attack, The Croydon Tram Crash and the Westminster Terrorist Attack.

Trevor has been recognised by multiple industry leading organisations and publications for his contribution to both his profession and charity, he is currently Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust responsible for the Mary Seacole statue unveiled in 2016, the first bronze statue of a named black female in the UK.

Trevor is also the founder of U-triumph, a Social Enterprise platform which aims to inspire success by highlighting that, irrespective of social background or personal characteristics such as race, with fair opportunity and the appropriate mindset, success can be achieved.