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Well, summer is well and truly upon us, and I hope everyone has been enjoying the warm weather! We had a fantastic turnout for the Legal Walk, raising much needed funds for the Nottingham Law Centre. The Centre provides an incredible service to those on the fringes of society; people who simply cannot afford the legal advice they need. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and donated. We also captured some lovely video footage from the day, which we’ll be sharing with you all soon.

June was, as always, a whirlwind of activity—and just like that, we’re officially over halfway through 2025! On 15th June, I had the honour of attending the King’s Birthday Service at the breathtaking Southwell Minster, joined by our Vice President, Drew Dennis. It was a moving celebration of His Majesty’s birthday, with touching tributes to the charities chosen by High Sheriff Ed Attenborough.

As Nottinghamshire Law Society celebrates its 150th anniversary, we’re proud to introduce the newly appointed Deputy Vice President, Aldijana Hoad. A dedicated legal professional and sole practitioner at ABEC Legal, Aldijana specialises in immigration law and is known for her unwavering commitment to justice and community support. With a strong sense of purpose and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals navigating the immigration system, Aldijana brings a compassionate and insightful perspective to the Society. Her work reflects a passion for empowering others and ensuring access to legal support for all.

For many junior in-house solicitors and paralegals, professional networks can feel geared towards private practice. The legal profession is steeped in traditions rooted in chambers, courtrooms, and corporate firms. But that doesn’t mean in-house legal teams should remain on the outskirts of the local legal community. Joining the Nottinghamshire Law Society (NLS) and the Junior Lawyers Division (NJLD) is not just a worthwhile step for in-house professionals; it’s an essential one. Here's why:

As we work our way up to Nottingham Pride, dust off the banners and raise the rainbow flags, some people may be asking - why? Why do we still need Pride?

On 23 April, 2025 it became clear a cyberattack had taken place on the Legal Aid Agency’s digital services as announced in the official notice issued on 19 May, 2025. The Agency has been working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and it is now known that the attackers have accessed an extensive amount of data relating to those who have applied for legal aid using the digital service since 2010. This data is believed to include address and contact details as well as dates of birth, ID numbers, employment statuses, financial information as well as sensitive data such as criminal history.

Many legal organisations are working hard to improve inclusion and wellbeing - but knowing what really makes a difference can be difficult. Reverse mentoring is one approach that offers a fresh, people-focused way to drive change. It helps senior staff hear directly from others, build trust, and better understand what it’s like to work in their organisation.

A growing number of solicitors across England and Wales are reaching breaking point, with The Solicitors’ Charity revealing a massive threefold increase in requests for support.

AMP have kicked off their fundraising efforts as part of the Breeze Corporate Finance Accumulator Challenge, raising vital funds for the amazing work of The Children’s Bereavement Centre. We’re in fantastic company, joining forces with local businesses across the city.

Rothera Bray is proud to announce a record number of internal promotions, with fifteen team members from across the firm’s office locations being promoted, effective from 1 June 2025. These well-deserved promotions reflect the exceptional talent, dedication, and professional growth of individuals across a wide range of departments.

Sills & Betteridge LLP announce this month, the appointment of Melanie Morton as their new Head of Employment Law. Melanie succeeds Stephen Britton, who has transitioned into a Consultancy role with the firm, as part of a phased step back from full-time practice.

September showcases Tracey Chevalier’s latest book The Glassmaker. Set in 15th century Venice, The Glassmaker follows the life of a family that has dedicated their life in creating the beautiful Murano glass. A "Spellbinding Read" as reviewed by Elif Shafak.