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Office holders and chief executive

Learn more about the Law Society president, vice president, deputy vice president and chief executive (CEO).

Richard Atkinson becomes 180th president of the Law Society

On Wednesday 9 October, Richard Atkinson became the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Richard Atkinson appointed new Law Society president

Richard Atkinson was inaugurated as the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales, as the organisation nears its 200th anniversary year.

Council constituencies and current members

Find out about our Council constituencies and current members.

New government fails to show it is serious about criminal justice

Solicitors have been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

Copyright: asking permission and reporting infringements

How to report Law Society copyright infringements or ask permission to use our material for purposes not covered by our notice of intellectual property rights.

Law Society publishes guidance to support Black or minority ethnic students entering the profession

To coincide with Black History Month, we have published new guidance to support black or minority ethnic students entering into the profession.

Reclaiming narratives – Black History Month 2024

This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the stories of black solicitors as we embrace this year’s theme: ‘reclaiming narratives’.

Lawyers play key role in safeguarding election integrity

As we celebrate the opening of the legal year, lawyers representing 65 organisations will convene in the UK to honour the pivotal role that the...

How can I comply with a Legal Ombudsman investigation without breaching client confidentiality?

A beneficiary demanded disclosure of documents I’m instructed not to disclose. The Legal Ombudsman investigator has requested the documents. How can I comply?

Legal Services Board confirms rise to Compensation Fund levy

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved a rise in the contributions solicitors make to the Compensation Fund, despite serious concerns.

Legal representation out of reach for many survivors of domestic abuse

Survivors of domestic abuse continue to be robbed of access to justice, as growing numbers are forced to represent themselves in court.

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