Atack, Mulholland confirmed as next Society office bearers

Falkirk solicitor John Mulholland has been elected as the Law Society of Scotland’s next Vice President, as Alison Atack was confirmed as the President elect.

Both take up office at the end of May 2018.

Mr Mulholland won a poll against former President Austin Lafferty, who will continue as a Council member and convener of the Professional Practice Committee.

A criminal law consultant at Falkirk-based Marshall Wilson Law Group, Mr Mulholland joined Council in 2012 and is a member of the Society’s board and its current treasurer. He is convener of both the Nominations Committee and the Finance Committee, and sits on the Appeals & Reviews Subcommittee.

Graham Matthews, the current President of the Law Society of Scotland, commented: "I am delighted to confirm John as Vice President-elect.

"John has represented his constituents in Alloa, Falkirk, Linlithgow and Stirling for five years and through his varied and extensive work at the Society and in private practice, he has an appreciation of the concerns and issues faced by his solicitor colleagues and an in-depth understanding of the high professional standards required of Scottish solicitors.

"Industry, commerce and the legal market continue to evolve and as a profession, we must keep pace. I know that John will rise to the occasion bringing his characteristic integrity, knowledge and commitment to the role of vice president next year."

Mr Mulholland responded: "I am delighted to be taking up the post as the Society’s next Vice President and look forward to working alongside Alison during her presidency next year.

"It’s vital that we continue to improve as an organisation, offering better and more tailored support for all our members, whether they work in private practice, in-house, on the high street or for a global enterprise in the UK or abroad. The opportunity to work on the key issues affecting the profession and the public we serve is an honour."