Front Matter

Traces the journey of a woman who rose from a poor, single mother household to succeed at the Bar, navigating entrenched misogyny along the way.Her resilience and determination shine out from the many accounts of how she achieved justice for victims.She throws down the challenge to today's generation, whose social mobility is more limited, by promising that it's worth it and that the Bar can change.' Baroness Ruth Deech KC (Hon)'A brave and honest account, relatable for many who have taken a less conventional journey to the Bar.Jo characteristically challenges the power structures and stereotypes which hobble progress and equality, bringing to life their deep-rooted reality.Her "love letter" is an inspiring call to arms for all changemakers.'Jenny Beck KC (Hon), Solicitor, Director and Chair of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory's Board 'An important, personal, angry, informative paean of praise for the Legal Aid system and a passionate argument for equity at the Bar.Deeply personal and equally passionate, it should be required reading in all chambers -especially by leaders.'