Cherie Blair CBE, KC is a leading King’s Counsel with over 35 years of experience. She studied law at the London School of Economics (LSE) and is the Founder and Chair of the pioneering law firm Omnia Strategy where she focuses on cross-border dispute resolution, commercial arbitration, mediation and human rights.

Cherie is a strong advocate for women’s rights and in 2008 she founded the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to support women in low and middle income countries to start, sustain and grow successful businesses so that they can be financially independent, have a stronger voice in their societies, and contribute to their communities and economies. She generously gives her time, expertise and resources to advance women’s economic empowerment through the Foundation, travelling to visit projects and partners, building collaborations, inspiring change and mobilising what’s needed to close the gender gap in business ownership.

Cherie was awarded a CBE in the 2013 New Year’s Honours List for services to women’s issues and to charities in both the UK and overseas. She is the wife of former Prime Minister, Tony Blair. They have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.