The Leicestershire Law Society (LLS) is a fantastic organisation, offering great value to its members and we are very keen to make sure that we tell you about all the society has to offer.
You will find this section in every edition of the magazine, to provide you with information about what is going on and what you get for your membership.
We are always looking to hear from members with any comments they have about their membership and particularly about any suggestions they have about how they feel the LLS could be improved.
THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM
In this issue, members will see a change in The Membership Team which has previously been headed up by Mukesh Basra and ably assisted by Bushra Ali and Zainab Zaeem-Sattar. Both Mukesh and Bushra have moved onto pastures new, although Mukesh continues to be sit on the Main Committee at LLS. The new Membership Team would like to thank both Mukesh and Bushra for all that they have contributed.
Zainab Zaeem-Sattar of Summerfield Browne Solicitors now heads up the membership sub-group and is currently looking for members to join her in the sub-group. If you are interested and would like to know more or if you have any queries or comments in relation to membership, then please do contact Zainab on zainab.zaeem-sattar@outlook.com
Zainab Zaeem-Sattar (Chair)
Zainab qualified as a solicitor in April 2019 and has been with Summerfield Browne Solicitors in their litigation department since November 2019. She joined LLS in 2018 as a sub board member and became a main committee member in May 2019. Zainab further chairs the Equality and Diversity sub-board and also sits on the team for Education & Training sub board.
Aside from volunteering her time at LLS, Zainab is also a legal mentor for De Montfort University’s employability mentoring scheme and also volunteers her time for Leicester University’s legal clinic and Birmingham University’s Women in Law mentoring scheme.
LLS EVENTS 2020/2021
Amidst the global crisis of the pandemic, LLS remains strong and firm to its values and this has continued by Christl Hughes who took over the Presidential reigns in September 2020.
As the world continues to adjust to the ‘new norms’, LLS has had to postpone many events until the government advises they are safe to be held. But that has not been the end for the well-known LLS events!
Aside from putting on training courses such as Criminal Law Courses, A Contentious Trusts, Probate and Disputes in the Court of Protection update 2020 and the Regulations update on the new code and how to avoid being struck off held jointly with Northampton Law Society, members attended the Christmas Quiz, held virtually in December 2020.
Do sign up for upcoming events such as the free training courses to be held by DG Legal throughout the year starting in January 2021, the ‘SDLT holiday and points to look out’ for by Hannah Mackinlay, sponsored by Compass and ‘Supervision, After The Event (ATE) Litigation, Funding Market’ by Marsh JLT Specialty.
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
An evening full of fun, laughter and some rather interesting questions.
The Leicestershire Law Society Christmas Quiz took place on Thursday 17th December, hosted by President Christl Hughes MBE dressed in full Christmas gear. With the pandemic the quiz had to be held online via zoom but that didn’t stop this group of enthusiasts and help bring a sense of normality for a couple of hours.
After ten gruelling rounds, with questions ranging from the History of LLS to general knowledge of Leicester, Angela Titley-Vial of Rich and Carr Solicitors, was crowned the Quiz Champion supported by Ducan Jefferson of Bray and Bray Solicitors, followed very closely by Andrew (Drew) Dennis of Gately PLC.
A huge thank you to all participants and an extra special thank you to the Quiz Master Professor David Hughes, who brought the Quiz to life.
Quiz Winners Angela Titley-Vial and Duncan Jefferson with their prize donated by President Christl Hughes MBE.
Glynis Wright & Co acquired by Nelsons – award winning law firms ‘stronger together’
Glynis Wright & Co, an award winning family solicitors and mediators, founded in April 2011 by Glynis Wright, has been acquired by Nelsons as part of their ambitious strategy for growth in Leicester. Nelsons believe the transaction supports their vision to become the strongest and biggest family law department in the East Midlands.
Glynis will join Nelson’s Leicester office as a Partner and head up their Family Law team in the city. She has taken with her seven lawyers, and one soon-to-be qualified solicitor.
Glynis, who is also Leicestershire Law Society’s immediate past president and was recently named as fundraiser of the year at the Leicestershire Community Champion Awards 2020, is very much looking forward to this new chapter.
Leicestershire law firm wins’ national award
NFU, the voice of British Farming, selected Josiah Hincks Solicitors, who have offices in Leicester, Coalville, Syston, Blaby and Market Harborough, as one of three law firms to win the prestigious national award for its service to the farming community.
Andrew Eagle and his team where up against strong competition from across the country but held strong and emerged as the national winners.
Senior partner at Josiah Hincks, Andrew Eagle, said: “We are delighted to have been given this award. We always strive to deliver excellent service to our clients and when it is recognised in this way, it’s extremely rewarding.
“It’s a team effort and I am very proud of what we have achieved for NFU members over the year.”
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LLS would like to congratulate Nelsons, Glynis Wright and Josiah Hincks for the accomplishments in 2020.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
There are various different ways of becoming a member of the LLS. All members are entitled to attend our courses, social and networking events and can take advantage of our membership benefits.
• CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
This is for firms of solicitors. You only pay for the Partners in the firm. Corporate membership covers all solicitors, trainees and paralegals in the firm, so it is a great way of enabling the whole firm to make use of LLS membership.
• ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
This is for barrister’s chambers and covers all barristers at the chambers.
• INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
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