The Norfolk and Norwich Law Society wants to celebrate the achievements of its members with the annual excellence awards.
Trainee Lawyer of the Year 2018
An NNLS member who has completed or is due to complete at least one year of training as a trainee solicitor, pupil barrister, or of study to qualify as a chartered legal executive or as a licensed conveyancers prior to 21 September 2018 (this category is intended to cover trainees and those who have very recently qualified.)
Shortlist 2018:
- Brett Butcher, Ashtons Legal
- Naomi Rankin, NP Law
- Yasmin Smith, Rogers & Norton
Junior Lawyer of the Year 2018
An NNLS member who is qualified as a solicitor or barrister or chartered legal executive or licensed conveyancer and has less than 5 years PQE (this category is intended to cover qualified lawyers towards the start of their career.)
Shortlist 2018:
- Alex Hacking, Ashtons Legal
- Lucy Mitchell, Mills & Reeve
- Tom Skinner, Howes Percival
In House Lawyer of the Year 2018
An NNLS member who is qualified as a solicitor or barrister or chartered legal executive or licensed conveyancer and who has spent at least the last 12 months working other than in private practice.
Shortlist 2018:
- Mike Garwood, NP Law
- Gemma Hordern, Boparan Private Office
- Victoria Seales, Flagship Group
Achievement in Pro Bono Award 2018
Any NNLS member or organisation that has made a significant contribution to pro bono services in the region or contributed on a pro bono basis to the development of the law. Those deserving of this award might have made a particularly significant contribution in the last 12 months or so, or might have made a continued contribution over the course of a career. No shortlist will be announced.
Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession in Norfolk 2018
This category is one which will be awarded in any given year in the event we receive candidates we feel fulfil the criteria.
Any legal professional or organisation who had made a particularly outstanding contribution to the legal profession in Norfolk. This might include supporting other lawyers, campaigning on behalf of lawyers, training or making a positive contribution in any way. No shortlist will be announced.
The winner of each of the awards will be announced at the Annual Dinner on Friday 21 September 2018.