Mohsin Zaidi is an award-winning author, commentator, and lawyer. His memoir, A Dutiful Boy (Penguin, 2020), received critical acclaim and was named a Book of the Year by the Guardian, GQ, and New Statesman. It also won the Lambda Literary Award. The Guardian praised it as a profound meditation on cultural contradictions and acceptance, while The Times described it as a life-saving book.
The first from his school to attend Oxford University, Mohsin qualified as a lawyer at the international firm Linklaters and is now a criminal barrister at a leading chamber in England. He has worked at a UN War Crimes tribunal in The Hague and served as a Judicial Assistant to Lord Sumption and Lord Wilson at the UK Supreme Court.
An advocate for LGBT rights, BAME representation, and social mobility, Mohsin sits on the board of Stonewall and is recognised by The Financial Times as a top future LGBT leader. He regularly comments on Sky News and writes for CNN Style, The i Newspaper, Bustle, Mr Porter, and Newsweek. Recently, he was listed in The Lawyer Magazine Hot 100 and named a trailblazer by Attitude magazine.
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Mohsin Zaidi available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Mohsin Zaidi's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Mohsin directly.
What topics does Mohsin Zaidi specialise in?
Mohsin Zaidi specialises in discussing law, LGBT rights, social mobility and more.
What is Mohsin Zaidi's speaking style like?
Mohsin delivers engaging, thoughtful sessions that spark meaningful discussion. His candid, charismatic style resonates deeply, leaving audiences inspired and eager for more. He tailors content expertly to each audience.
Does Mohsin Zaidi offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Mohsin Zaidi offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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