Tribute paid to outgoing IAFL President, Rachael Kelsey
25th September 2025
As Rachael Kelsey's term as President of IAFL comes to an end, incoming President, Heather Hostetter, from Washington DC, paid tribute to Rachael's work, noting, 'Rachael Kelsey is an accomplished lawyer as well as a visionary and creative leader' and 'Under Rachael’s leadership, the IAFL has become a more diverse, inclusive, and influential organization with more informed and connected attorneys.'
Rachael stood down from the Presidency of the IAFL, leaving an organisation with nearly 1,100 Fellows from over 125 different jurisdictions. She was the first woman from the UK to be elected President of the Academy in its 39 year history.