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Meet Daria Gleyze: Employed Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2018
30 Aug 2019
Daria Gleyze used her days off from the Law Commission to take on pro bono cases through Advocate, and couldn’t be more deserving of the title of Employed Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2018.
Deirdre Fottrell QC: Pro Bono QC of the Year 2018
28 Aug 2019
Deirdre Fottrell QC has been involved in fighting for children's rights since the early stages of her career. She has been recognised for her role in recent important family cases, leading from the front in encouraging barristers at both silk and junior level to take on pro bono cases.
Meet Kirsty Brimelow QC: International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2018
19 Aug 2019
If anyone is to be described as an International Pro Bono Barrister, it is Kirsty Brimelow QC of Doughty Street Chambers. Her tireless pro bono work has touched four continents, spanning from Europe all the way to South America.
Sarah Keogh: the 2018 Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year
19 Aug 2019
Sarah Keogh has dedicated her career to pro bono. From pupillage to present, Sarah’s commitment to pro bono cases has been unwavering, making her a worthy winner of this award. Her nomination came about as recognition of pro bono work in employment law at Old Square Chambers but her impressive experiences throughout her career show that there is much more to be celebrated.
Meet Marianne Alton: Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2018
5 Aug 2019
Marianne Alton, Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2018 and fighter of criminal injustice in Uganda, demonstrates the crucial impact that pro bono can have on an international scale.
Racing for Rights: James Undertakes Ironman Challenge
5 Aug 2019
Aspiring barrister James Harrison is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime - racing the Ironman Vichy to raise money for Advocate and Middle Temple!
Facing the family justice system? New podcast from Chloe Lee demystifies current hot topics
30 Jul 2019
New Family Law Podcast Launched by our Caseworker Chloe Lee! Voices of Family Law is a new podcast aimed at helping demystify Family Justice for those who come into contact with it
Future Lawyer Week partners with Advocate and LawWorks
14 May 2019
Advocate and LawWorks are delighted to be named Charity Partners at Future Lawyer Week this year.