By Legal Futures’ Associate CILEx
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has unveiled finalists for its National Awards 2019, which celebrate the best and the brightest in the profession.
The nominees demonstrate the range of environments CILEx members work in, from large City law firms to thriving high street practices, and from local government to professional institutions.
They will be presented on 5 September at Madame Tussauds in London, at an event hosted by well-known broadcaster, Claudia Winkleman.
CILEx Chief Executive Linda Ford, who was one of the judges for the awards, says: “The entries this year are of a very high standard, giving the judges a tough job to do deciding on who should make the shortlist. It’s encouraging to see the hard work and dedication our members put into providing clients with excellent service and the contributions they are making to the profession.”
CILEx President Phil Sherwood adds: “We are proud to support and represent a wealth of talented individuals and organisations. The awards are an excellent opportunity to acknowledge those who are leading the way, going the extra mile to deliver high quality, accessible legal services.”
The full list of finalists:
Chartered Legal Executive Apprentice of the Year
Aimee Haden (Bevan Brittan LLP)
Hannah Beddard (Wavelength Law Limited)
Paralegal Apprentice of the Year
Emmer Parsons (Pinsent Masons LLP)
Samantha Ross (Bevan Brittan LLP)
Learner of the Year
Erin Alcock (Leigh Day Limited)
Harriet Mearns-Thomas (Thompsons Solicitors LLP)
Jasmine Moxey Butler (Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP)
Louise Kilty (BakerLaw LLP)
Joyce Arram Award for Advancing the Legal Profession
Alexis Thomas (CJCH Solicitors Limited)
Donna Hart (The Family Law Company)
Ian Hunt (East Devon Law LLP)
Legal Expert
Bahar Ata (Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd)
Laura Thorpe (PM Law Limited)
Legal Expert – Property
Amanda Payne (Fishers Solicitors LLP)
Michelle Wilson (Porter Dodson LLP)
Legal Expert – Private Client
Kim Boylett (Baxter Harries Limited)
Melissa Hill (Thorneycroft Solicitors Limited)
Visionary Leadership
Caroline Packer (DMR Collation Limited)
Nicholas Williams (Lancashire County Council)
Diversity & Inclusion
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Lyons Davidson Limited
Innovation & People Development
Chadwick Lawrence LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Jackson Lees Group Ltd
Large Law Firm of the Year (100+ employees)
Lyons Davidson Limited
Rothera Sharp Solicitors Limited
Small Law Firm of the Year (1-99 employees)
BakerLaw LLP
AFG Law Limited
Mental Health & Wellbeing Initiative Award
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Foot Anstey LLP
Promoting Access to the Profession
The Family Law Company
Sills & Betteridge LLP
CILEx Branch of the Year
Devon Branch
Lancashire Branch
Our dedicated awards page is here: https://www.cilex.org.uk/membership/cilex_national_awards#ABOUT
To find out about sponsoring the CILEx National Awards 2019 please call Amanda Brewitt on 01234 845737 or email: amanda.brewitt@cilex.org.uk
