Advocate news
Celebrating 30 years of Advocate
15 Oct 2026
Advocate marks 30 years with an anniversary event to celebrate the past three decades and look ahead to what comes next.
Pro Bono in Family Law and the Reality of Family Justice – Avaia Williams and Jasmine Knapman
29 Jul 2026
Avaia Williams of Parklane Plowden and Jasmine Knapman of 29 Bedford Row sat down for the Summer 2026 issue of Family Affairs magazine to discuss the importance of pro bono practice in family law.
Goodbye to CEO, Rebecca Wilkie
23 Jul 2026
Advocate says farewell to Rebecca Wilkie, as she steps down as CEO after two six-year terms leading the organisation.
Advocate announces departure of Rebecca Wilkie and welcomes new Chief Executive
21 Jul 2026
After two six-year terms as Chief Executive Officer, Rebecca Wilkie will be leaving Advocate. The organisation now welcomes the new Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Stacey.
Congratulations to Louis, our Western Circuit caseworker, who has recently secured pupillage
9 Jul 2026
Our Western Circuit caseworker Louis reflects on how his work at Advocate has helped prepare him for his recently secured pupillage at 7BR Chambers.
Advocate celebrates our 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards
20 May 2026
Advocate were delighted to honour the Bar’s long-standing dedication to pro bono at the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards as we also mark our 30th anniversary.
700 barristers celebrated on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List
20 Apr 2026
700 barristers across England & Wales are named on the third Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, endorsed by the Lady Chief Justice. Advocate were proud to collect submissions on behalf of the Bar again this year.