Hashi Mohamed is a barrister, broadcaster, and published author. He joined The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in 2010 and completed his barrister training in London in 2012. Hashi now practises in public law, specialising in planning and environmental law, representing clients such as housebuilders and local authorities.
He presents documentaries on BBC Radio 4, covering topics like planning, politics, and housing, as well as the inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence and access to top professions. Hashi regularly contributes to publications, including The Times, The Guardian, Tortoise Magazine, and Prospect Magazine.
His book, People Like Us: What it Takes to Make it in Modern Britain, was published in January 2020 and was selected as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. Hashi grew up in Brent, arriving in the early 1990s as an unaccompanied child refugee. He was raised on state benefits and attended underperforming schools. His second book, A Home of One's Own, addresses the housing crisis and was released in September 2022.
He is available to speak at schools in the United Kingdom, at conferences, and at corporate events as a keynote speaker or a participant on a panel. Hashi is also available to chair discussions and debates. Contact the PepTalk team for Hashi Mohamed's availability and fee information.