British Author & Former Criminal Barrister; Director at Hakluyt & Company; Author of "A Dutiful Boy"
Mohsin Zaidi Biography
Mohsin Zaidi is a British author, keynote speaker, and former criminal barrister known for his work on identity, diversity, and social mobility. Zaidi grew up in a Muslim community in East London and became the first student from his school to attend Oxford University, where he studied law. After graduating, he worked as a solicitor in the dispute resolution department at Linklaters LLP and later served as a judicial assistant to Lord Wilson of Culworth and Lord Sumption at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. He also worked at a United Nations War Crimes tribunal in The Hague.
Zaidi's debut memoir, "A Dutiful Boy," published by Penguin, explores his experiences growing up gay in a Muslim household in Britain. The book addresses themes of faith, family, community expectations, class, sexuality, and mental health. "A Dutiful Boy" received the American Lambda Literary Award and the British Polari First Book Prize, and was recognized as a Book of the Year by Guardian, GQ, and New Statesman.
Zaidi has been included in The Lawyer Magazine Hot 100 and was named a trailblazer by Attitude magazine. After leaving the Bar, Zaidi joined Hakluyt and Company as a management consultant and director, advising investors and corporations on business risks, market entry, policy, and regulation. He later co-founded wenup, an online marketplace for couples agreements. On the podcast "Tiny Huge Decisions," Zaidi and his friend Dalia discuss the complexities of surrogacy and family decisions.
An advocate for LGBT rights, BAME representation, and social mobility, Zaidi serves on the board of Stonewall and is listed by Financial Times as a top future LGBT leader. He is a regular commentator on Sky News and contributes to CNN Style, The i Newspaper, Bustle, Mr Porter, and Newsweek. Zaidi is a keynote speaker and panelist on topics including LGBTQ+ rights, intersectionality, diversity and inclusion, and representation in law and society.
Mohsin Zaidi Speaking Topics
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LGBTQ+ / Pride
Mohsin speaks passionately about being a minority within a minority, intersectionality and what pride means to him. Subjects include racism and sexism within the queer community, how to combat it and the positive impact that living as one, rather than dividing yourself into parts, can have on your wellbeing. He also articulates the power of allyship and what workplaces can do to build more inclusive environments for their LGBTQ+ employees.
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Mental Health
Mohsin addresses the stigma around mental health within ethnic minority communities and draws a parallel between it and a cultural stigma around discussing mental wellbeing in the workplace. Through very personal and at times harrowing tales, Mohsin articulates the case for honesty in personal identity within yourself but also at work and amongst colleagues.
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Mohsin Zaidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ+ / Pride , Mental Health , Social Mobility , D&I / Intersectionality , The Power of Representation and Book Group . The estimated speaking fee range to book Mohsin Zaidi for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mohsin Zaidi generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Khaled A. Beydoun, Jeffrey Marsh, Jackie Biskupski, Tania Israel and Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mohsin Zaidi for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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