Alia Lewis, Partner and Head of Public Law Children Law, was recently shortlisted for two prestigious national legal awards in recognition of her outstanding work supporting vulnerable children and neurodivergent families within the family justice system.
Alia was shortlisted for:
- Diversity Champion of the Year – In-house Lawyer at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards
- Female Trailblazer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards
The Women & Diversity in Law Awards recognise individuals and organisations making an exceptional contribution to diversity, inclusion and accessibility within the legal profession, while the Modern Law Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across the legal sector.
The shortlisting’s reflect Alia’s longstanding commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, alongside her work advancing understanding and accessibility for neurodivergent individuals within the legal profession and family courts.
About Alia Lewis
Alia first joined TV Edwards in 2002 as a paralegal before training and qualifying as a solicitor at the firm and later achieving Children Law Accreditation. She returned to the firm in July 2025 as Partner and Head of Public Law Children Law and now leads a team of 20 solicitors ranked Band 1 in Chambers for Children’s Public Law 2026. The department was also recently named Children’s Law Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025.
Over the course of her career, Alia has built a national reputation for representing vulnerable children and families in highly complex public and private law proceedings, including cases involving deprivation of liberty, secure accommodation, serious mental health concerns and substance misuse.
Alongside her legal practice, Alia has become a leading voice in promoting neuro-inclusive and trauma-informed approaches within the family justice system. Drawing on her personal experience as the parent of an autistic son, she has developed a specialist practice supporting neurodivergent children and families, with a focus on ensuring clients receive the understanding, communication support and reasonable adjustments they need throughout proceedings.
In 2023, Alia established the UK’s first dedicated Autism and ADHD family law team, helping to embed neuro-inclusive approaches into legal representation and advocacy.
Alia Lews is also a co-founder of FLANC – Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community, a multi-award-winning, cross-firm, non-profit working group dedicated to improving outcomes for neurodivergent people within family justice and child protection systems. Alia regularly speaks and delivers training across the UK on neurodivergence, family justice reform and FLANC’s ongoing work.
Julian Overton, Managing Partner at TV Edwards, said:
“Alia’s short listings are thoroughly deserved and reflect the exceptional care, expertise and leadership she brings to her work every day. Her commitment to supporting vulnerable children and neurodivergent families, alongside her drive to improve accessibility and understanding within the family justice system, continues to have a hugely positive impact both within TV Edwards and across the wider profession.”
Congratulations to Alia on these well-deserved shortlistings and recognition.
