2023 MALA Ball
The MALA Ball is legendary. Taking place every year since 2005 it did not escape Covid; however, it's now back!
It is an institution on the Midlands Circuit. Every year, over 550 solicitors, barristers and judges celebrate the achievement of Asian lawyers and the diversity of the legal profession at Athena.
This year's guest speaker was The Hon. Mr Justice Choudhury who gave a fascinating speech about this career and his appointment as England's first Muslim High Court Judge.
We are grateful to this year's lead sponsor Forensic Equity. This year's ticket sales will supported a local charity through Charity Link, helping those facing hardship.
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2023 Ball Photos
Pictures from our ball this year are finally here. If you would like to see them all, please click here.
Also, check out our gallery for this year's and all previous year's pictures.
Below are some of our favourite moments!
THE 2019 BALL
The MALA Ball is legendary. Taking place every year since 2005, it is an institution on the Midlands Circuit. Every year, over 550 solicitors, barristers and judges celebrate the achievement of Asian lawyers and the diversity of the legal profession at Athena.
Every year, MALA is honoured to receive a guest speaker from the judiciary to share their insight and experience. This year our special guest of honour was Lord Justice Singh. This year's lead sponsor was De Montfort University, Leicester.
Ticket sales supported MALA's chosen charities: True Honour, supporting victims of honour-based violence, and Midland Langar Seva Society, which provides food & support to homeless people. The Ball, through ticket sales & fund-raising on the night raised over £8,000 for these charities.
And for this year's Ball, an Instagram account to share the experience again!
If you are interested in sponsoring our next ball or have a ball-related enquiry, please email us.
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The 2019 MALA Ball
The Annual MALA ball raises money for good causes, such as £7,500 raised in 2018 for the Laura Centre, an incredible charity based in Leicester. It also funds MALA's activities and allows MALA to be self-funded and independent. MALA relies on ticket sales and sponsorship.
This year's lead sponsor is De Montfort University, Leicester, together with generous support from:
MALA is supporting the work of both True Honour and the Midland Langar Seva Society, two local charities which support and assist the most vulnerable in our community.
The Ball has been sold out for several years in a row, in 2018 the waiting list exceeded 100 people. In 2019, it sold out in 2 weeks and had a similar waiting list. Please do take a look at the pictures from this year.
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ball 2018
The MALA Ball is legendary. Taking place every year since 2005, it is an institution on the Midlands Circuit. Every year, 550 solicitors, barristers and judges celebrate the achievement of Asian lawyers and the diversity of the legal profession at Athena.
In 2018, Her Honour Judge Dhir QC spoke to a sold out venue. In 2017, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb and Judge Afzal spoke to a sold out venue.
The Ball attracts major sponsors from the legal profession, professional services and education.
Please see our Gallery for past pictures
Previous MALA Balls
It is always a night to remember, the food, the colour, the dancing, the buzz... its incredible!