Head of Arnold & Porter's London office Kathleen Harris has been named Law Firm Leader of the Year – International Law Firm at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026, which honor outstanding women leaders and practitioners across the UK legal profession, as well as legal teams and businesses driving meaningful change.
The Law Firm Leader of the Year – International Law Firm award recognizes UK-based women in leadership positions within international law firms who are "exceptional leaders, setting and delivering on strategic goals while also ensuring the business operates ethically and with integrity, guided by purpose and values, including a demonstrable commitment to furthering diversity and inclusion."
Kathleen is recognized internationally as a leader in her field and is regularly instructed by companies and individuals on a range of high-profile regulatory and criminal matters. She heads the firm's London office, which serves a diverse range of clients across 17 practice areas, acting as a bridge between the firm's international network spanning Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Kathleen also serves as Co-Chair of Arnold & Porter's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, reflecting the firm's broader commitment to building a more inclusive profession.