Linklaters backs female-led AI innovation as it proudly sponsors the Women of the Year Awards for fifth year running

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Linklaters has sponsored the Women of the Year Awards for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to supporting and celebrating women who are making a meaningful impact across industries and communities worldwide. The 2026 Women of the Year Awards ceremony brought together 400 women from around the world in celebration of their outstanding achievements.

This year, the firm is sponsoring the Linklaters AI Impact Award which recognises women harnessing AI-led innovation to deliver solutions to real-world issues. The award went to Binhui Shao, founder of Easy Digital Ltd, whose AI-powered solutions are helping to improve accessibility for people with visual impairments.

Aedamar Comiskey, Senior Partner and Chair, said: 
 

“The Women of the Year Awards are a terrific celebration of talented and inspiring women. We are delighted to recognise Binhui with our Linklaters AI Impact Award. A standout winner whose innovative use of AI is helping people with visual impairments overcome everyday barriers and a fantastic example of technology changing lives for the better.”

Binhui Shao, winner of the Linklaters AI Impact Award, said:
 

“My mission is to harness the power of technology to bridge gaps and create inclusive, innovative solutions that empower individuals and help improve their lives. It was thrilling to finally succeed and an honour to receive a Linklaters AI Impact Award for it. Now with the advances in AI, women shouldn’t stand on the sidelines, we definitely need to be a part of this.”

Alongside sponsoring the AI Impact Award, Linklaters invited colleagues across its global offices to take part in an internal programme recognising inspiring women across the firm. Following a global employee vote, Frankie Dadzie was selected as the winner of the Linklaters Women of the Year Award for her role in transforming the firm's graduate recruitment brand through innovative experiences that attract top future talent.