Law Society members reach new career heights
A select number of the Law Society of Scotland's members have achieved new heights in their careers as they have been accredited in their chosen fields.
The Law Society's accreditation programmes offer members the chance to receive recognition for their work after demonstrating their abilities over a period of time whereas the certifications are awarded to those who have completed comprehensive training and coursework.
In the past month, 46 Law Society members have been recognised in the following areas:
Accredited Specialists
Employment Law
Re-accredited: Laurie Gallagher Anderson, Jackson Boyd LLP
Re-accredited: Hazel Anne Coutts, Brodies LLP
Re-accredited: Amy Carole Jones, Thorntons Law LLP
Family Law
Re-accredited: Karen Sandra Wylie, Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Immigration Law
Re-accredited: John Vassiliou, Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Personal Injury Law
Accredited: Lucy Clare Thornton, Anderson Strathern LLP
Accredited Mediators
Family Mediation
Re-accredited: Karen Sandra Wylie, Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Accredited: Kirsten Isobell Knight, Balfour + Manson LLP
Accredited: Lynne Mulcahy, Balfour + Manson LLP
Accredited: Laura McLean, Harper Macleod LLP
Accredited Paralegals
Residential Conveyancing
Emma Cotton, Harper, Robertson & Shannon
Wills and Executries
Kaytie Boucher, Blackadders
Law Society Certification
Certified in Trauma-Informed Law
Daniah Aboud, Civil Legal Assistance Office
Elba Bendo, European Human Rights Advocacy Centre
Niomi Cameron, Garden Stirling Burnet Solicitors Limited
Anna Campbell, Jones Whyte Law Ltd
Zoe Cheng, St Johns Buildings
Craig Christie, Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP
Louise Craig, Public Defence Solicitors Office
Lesley Cunningham, Public Defence Solicitors Office
Caroline Fraser, Lyons Davidson Scotland LLP
Wiebke Hangst, Media Defence
Claudia Maclean, Yellow Legal
Stephen Maguire, Public Defence Solicitors Office
Elaine Marshall, Lyons Davidson Scotland LLP
Certified in Trauma-Informed Law cont.
Holly McKie, Public Defence Solicitors Office
Jilly-Ann Melrose, Hunter & Robertson Limited
Fotoulla Menikou, Excello Law
Tom Miller, Scottish Social Services Council
Leanne Murphy, Scottish Legal Aid Board
Lynsey Murray, Mackintosh & Wylie LLP
Libby Pearson, Jones Whyte Law Ltd
Christopher Ryan, Civil Legal Assistance Office
Wendy Sutherland, Scottish Police Authority
Linda Taylor, North Ayrshire Council
Lara Thomson, Public Defence Solicitors Office
Liliana Torres Jiminez, Law Society of Scotland
Tracey Turnbull, National Health Service Scotland
Kirsty Yuill, Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP
Annie Zdravkova, Civil Legal Assistance Office
Certified in Risk Management & Governance
Andrew Arnott, RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited
Katie Doherty
Chris Fung
Christopher Hendry
Paul Moseley, Scottish Futures Trust
Obioma Udeariry
Additional
Accredited Paralegals
Our Accredited Paralegal status is a voluntary accreditation for paralegals working in Scotland.
Certification Courses
Complete a course of study to gain an official certification from Law Society of Scotland.
Accredited Specialists
Our accreditation scheme recognises solicitors who demonstrate excellence in their chosen areas of expertise.