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Patricia Thom speech for Opening of the Legal Year 2025
Law Society President Patricia Thom spoke at the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony in the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Monday, 22 September 2025, alongside speeches from the Lord President, Lord Pentland, and the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Roddy Dunlop KC.

The Child and Family Law Sub-Committee: working for a fairer and more just society for children and families
Maria Galli is a dual-qualified litigation lawyer, admitted to practice as a solicitor in Scotland, and Australia. Maria shares her experience as Convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s Child and Family Law Sub-Committee.
Annual Conference 2025
Taking place from 6 to 9 October 2024, the first three days will be held entirely online whilst Thursday will be a fully hybrid day held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, where you can expect to hear from a range of keynote speakers.