Inna Patty takes her crown to the courtroom
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Miss Ghana 2004, Inna Mariam Patty, was among hundreds of lawyers officially called to the Bar of England and Wales at a ceremony hosted by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.
Patty graduated with Distinction from the University of Law, where she pursued the Bar Practice, having also received the prestigious Dean’s Award for Excellence Scholarship.
Her call to the Bar is a big deal, not just for her, but as inspiration across continents - a mix of academic achievement, giving back, and leadership in business, law, and helping others.
Having been a strong advocate of the rights and equality of women, Inna Patty has used both her roles as a beauty queen and later, CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana, organisers of Miss Ghana, to advance her cause. (Read Inna Patty called to the Bar of England and Wales)
In a telephone interview with Daily Graphic on Tuesday, November 25, Inna Patty was very emphatic her call to the bar will serve as an inspiration to many, especially young women in Ghana and beyond.
According to her, becoming barrister is part of her bigger purpose: using law to help people, especially women and those who need it most. She's looking to make a positive difference and fight for justice.
In her words: “I see this as a continuation of my purpose, which has always been to empower people. By combining my legal credentials with my work in philanthropy, I am positioned to have more influence in advocacy, particularly around policy, social justice, and access to legal resources for children, women and disadvantaged groups”.
Journey
Before embarking on her legal journey, Patty had made a name for herself as a leader who's all about creating change.
She's driven to make a difference and has built a reputation for getting things done, inspiring others along the way, though sometimes faced with some criticisms.
As Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Events Ghana Ltd, Inna Patty said her beauty pageant not only helped to groom young ladies but equally championed the cause of the less privileged.
That is not all, she also boasted about using pageantry as a platform for community change.
“My journey from Miss Ghana to legal professional is deeply symbolic. It shows that women can leverage diverse platforms (business, pageantry, philanthropy) and still pursue rigorous professional paths like law.
“By succeeding academically (graduating with distinction) and being publicly called to the Bar of England and Wales, provides a powerful example to young Ghanaian women who might not immediately see “lawyer” or “legal advocate” as part of their potential career path,” she said.
“Under my leadership, the Miss Ghana Foundation has funded scholarships for over 40 students, built water projects in northern Ghana, partnered UNAIDS on national campaigns, and supported FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital in providing life-saving surgeries for children with scoliosis.
“For years, advocacy has been part of my life and being a lawyer will go a long way to strengthen these commitments,” she said.
She disclosed that part of her legal training in the UK had involved judicial shadowing in Business and Property Courts, and the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, as well as pro bono work at the Immigration Tribunal, Taylor House.
That experience had given her practical insight into how law could directly serve marginalised people, which she could translate into pro bono or legal aid initiatives in Ghana.
“I have reflected on the value of volunteerism and how I perceive the differences in how people engage with community service. In past interviews in Ghana, I criticised the decline in volunteering spirit in Ghana.”
“I have talked about being prepared and ready for opportunities, encouraging youth (especially young women) to take chances, learn, and be ready for leadership.”
“My personal narrative (from pageant queen, Miss World Ghana franchise holder to social entrepreneur to lawyer) is very much framed as a journey of purpose and giving back,” she said.
She told Daily Graphic the Bar Practice Course was no joke, standing among the most challenging and demanding professional training programmes.
“I must confess the Bar Practice Course is no joke! The workload is relentless—long days of preparation, assessments, advocacy exercises, and constant deadlines. It was seven days a week for me with only four to five-hour sleep!”
“This intensity often comes at a cost. I experience significant strain on my health, mental well-being, and social life. Sleep becomes a luxury, stress becomes familiar, and personal time becomes almost non-existent.
“Though the course is exhausting and sometimes overwhelming, the achievement of completing it is powerful. It builds resilience, sharpens professional skills, and prepares future barristers for the realities of practice. It is a challenging journey but one that transforms those who endure it. I am glad I did!” she said.
Profile
Inna Mariam Patty describes herself as a business executive, lawyer and philanthropist.
She is the founder and CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana Limited, Chairwoman of the Miss Ghana Foundation, and a Board Member of FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital, roles through which she continues to advocate for education, health care, and empowerment initiatives.
She holds MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics, a GDL and BPC with Distinction from the University of Law, UK and certifications in mediation and negotiation.
Over the years, she has won awards such as Overall African Woman Achiever (CSR Consultant) at the 2023 African Women Awards (Ethiopia), Recognition among Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana (2023) by Avance Media and International Arch of Europe Award (Frankfurt, 2017).
