Nine solicitor advocates welcomed in third ceremony in a week

The Law Society of Scotland granted extended rights of audience to nine new solicitor advocates yesterday, joining the 16 who were introduced last week.

Law Society of Scotland President Sheila Webster invited Lord Braid to administer the Declaration of Allegiance to the solicitor advocates at the ceremony held at the Court of Session in Edinburgh yesterday, 23 January 2024.

The newly appointed solicitor advocates now have extended rights of audience to appear in the High Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

The new solicitor advocates are:

• Anna Chisholm, COPFS
• Rosanna Chapman, COPFS
• Roshni Joshi, COPFS
• Vishnu Kathuria, COPFS
• Alistair McDermid, COPFS
• Jennifer McLaren, COPFS
• Luke O’Curry, Airdrie Legal Chambers Ltd
• Gail Russell, Virgil M Crawford
• Naomei Warner, COPFS

Sheila Webster said: "It’s a pleasure to be back in the Court to celebrate the achievements of our nine new solicitor advocates. It’s encouraging to start the year with 25 new solicitor advocates gaining extended rights of audience as demand for the course remains strong.

"It truly is a highlight of my presidency to mark the fantastic work of our profession, and each solicitor advocate should be proud of this career milestone.

"Amongst those introduced to the Court is Law Society Council member Luke O’Curry, Criminal Law Committee member Gail Russell, and former Law Society Council member Roshni Joshi. Congratulations on balancing a demanding workload whilst completing the rigorous assessments, exams, and training."

Law Society of Scotland President Sheila Webster with (from left to right) Alistair McDermid, Luke O'Curry, Rosanna Chapman, Naomei Warner, Roshni Joshi, Vishnu Kathuria, Gail Russell, Anna Chisholm, and Jennifer McLaren.