Law Society pays tribute to former solicitor and politician Winnie Ewing

The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to Winnie Ewing, the respected former solicitor and politician.

Law Society President Sheila Webster said: “I’d like to offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends and the many admirers of Winnie Ewing. She was an inspiring and formidable woman who made an enormous contribution to civil life in Scotland.

“Winnie Ewing was one of the most influential figures in Scottish politics for decades, representing the SNP at Westminster and in the European Parliament before being elected to the then new Scottish Parliament in 1999.

“Prior to her political career, Winnie Ewing trained and qualified as a solicitor and ran her own law firm Ewing and Co in the 1980s and 90s on Glasgow’s southside. Her contribution to Scotland and the legal profession was recognised when she was awarded an Honorary Membership of the Law Society in 2003, the highest honour we can bestow on our members.

“In addition to her deep commitment to public service, Winnie Ewing was passionate about access to justice and will undoubtedly continue to inspire lawyers in Scotland for many years to come.”