THE FUTURE
X GONZÁLEZ
Gun control advocate
A survivor of the 2018 Parkland shooting, González has become a leading voice in the fight for gun control in the US. Co-founding the advocacy group Never Again MSD, González gained national attention with their passionate “We call B.S.” speech and later played a pivotal role in organising the March for Our Lives movement. Identifying as non-binary, they have also been a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using their platform to support queer youth and challenge harmful policies, as well as fighting for protection of the environment.
JOE HAYES
Pride Beats Prejudice founder; Clifford Chance future trainee
A future trainee at global law firm Clifford Chance, Hayes is also the founder of Pride Beats Prejudice, a legal clinic dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination by offering free legal advice. The project connects clients with student volunteers from King’s College London, who conduct initial consultations before referring clients to lawyers for further legal support. Hayes received assistance from Clifford Chance’s pro bono team and gained backing from Tower Hamlets Law Centre, Baker McKenzie, and Clyde & Co, helping to provide crucial access to justice for the LGBTQ+ community.