July Newsletter
AWS are pleased to present our second newsletter of 2017.
AWS London Newsletter – July 2017
We hope you enjoy and if you have any ideas for articles please feel free to email us as awslondon1@gmail.com
Celebrating the Centenary of Women-19th July
Lincoln’s Inn- Exhibition on 19th July at 6pm Celebrating the Centenary of Women- Lawyers 2019 will mark 100 years since the passing of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act which removed any legal barrier to women working as lawyers on the grounds of their sex. To celebrate this forthcoming anniversary Lincoln’s Inn is delighted to be hosting an exhibition,…
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Elizabeth Howe, OBE
Biography of Elizabeth Howe, OBE Born and educated in Wales, UK. Obtained a law degree from Exeter University, England in 1977 and admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Judicature for England and Wales in 1980. Elizabeth has been a public prosecutor since 1980, working mainly in London, becoming Chief Crown Prosecutor for…
DetailsForthcoming Events
AWS have an exciting summer of events lined up for you: An evening with Faberge – 21 June 2017 Women lead the way – volunteers’ stories of their work with Help Refugees in Calais and Greece – 13 July 2017 Ladies Cricket at Lord’s – 23 July 2017 AWS Summer Party – 3 August 2017 Visit our events page…
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Alicia Alinia
Our secretary, Kavita has nominated Alicia Alinia as this month’s role model of the month. Alicia has extensive experience in personal injury law. She commenced a role, as an Associate in 2011 at Slater and Gordon and with her experience swiftly became Practice Group Leader for Newcastle and London whilst handling a full caseload. Alicia…
DetailsLast chance to see Love in Idleness at the Apollo Theatre with Best Available seats for £39.50 – Save up to £18
Following a sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Terence Rattigan’s brilliant comedy Love in Idleness transfers to the Apollo Theatre for 50 performances only from 11 May to 1 July. This brand new production marks Trevor Nunn’s exciting return to Rattigan’s work, following the huge success of Flare Path. Returning…
DetailsAWS London’s 25th Anniversary Essay Competition
Find out here for more details! This is also open to Paralegals.
AWS’ 25th Anniversary Offer
In celebration of the AWS’s 25th anniversary, the Committee has decided to give 2 years’free membership to anyone qualifying this year i.e. In 2017 as a Solicitor or Barrister or Legal Executive. Please contact Linda Davies with any queries and applications! AWSLondon1@gmail.com
DetailsSystemic Unfairness
Please see our letter published in the Law Society this week:
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/letters/systematic-unfairness/5060945.article