Inna Mariam Patty, a prominent Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former Miss Ghana 2004, is has officially been called to the Bar of England and Wales on November 25, 2025, at a ceremony hosted by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London.
This milestone follows her graduation with Distinction from the University of Law, where she completed the Bar Practice Course (BPC) alongside an LLM in Pro Bono and Immigration Law. She also received the prestigious Dean’s Award for Excellence Scholarship during her studies.
The dinner celebration event was attended by Inna’s parents, Ambassador Youssif Patty and Mrs Jameelah Patty, siblings, the Ghana’s High Commissioner to UK H.E Mrs. Zita Benson & her husband Mr Bobby Benson , Mr. Kwabena Osei-Danquah, Chief of Staff at the Commonwealth Secretariat, London; Eileen Baguma.
HR & Corporate Affairs Director of EACOP Uganda; and the CEO of Pippas Health Centre, Pihillipa Pepera, Accra, Mrs. Vangie Mari Patty- Regional Engineering Manager – Puma Energy, General Manager EIB Network Founder & President – Women in Sustainability Africa.
The philanthropist and entrepreneur said she saw law as a continuation of her purpose, and to use law as a tool for empowerment, justice, and social impact, especially for women and vulnerable communities.
“I see this as a continuation of my purpose, to use law as a tool for empowerment, justice, and social impact, especially for women and vulnerable communities,” said Patty.
Patty currently serves on the Board of FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital and chairs the Miss Ghana Foundation, continuing her advocacy for education, healthcare and empowerment.
In an interview with Rev. Erskine on YFM’s Y-Leaderboard Series in 2022, Inna Patty had hinted moving from finance to the law field.
At the time, she mentioned that it was not much of a problem for her since pursuing law had always been in the bigger picture.
“Law has always fitted in my bigger plans and I’m glad I finally got to fulfil my law dreams.
This call to the Bar positions Patty as a unique bridge between business leadership, philanthropy, and legal practice, with potential to influence sectors in both Ghana and the UK.
