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Chair's Blog - July 2010

Well my month got off to a spectacular start with my attendance at the Institute of Legal Executives Annual Presidential Lunch in the magnificent setting of the Clothworker’s Hall. The main speaker was Helena Kennedy QC and the Principal Guest was The Master of the Rolls. The ILEX Branch of our profession is clearly in fine form and we must always bear in mind and acknowledge the significant contribution and the quality of the work performed by Legal Executives in our ever busier departments. It is right that SLG should continue its close association with the Institute and encourage and applaud those of our working colleagues who study for their qualifications by that route.

As many of you know I am a Yorkshireman, and therefore considered something of a Northerner, but mid month took me further North than even I have been for a while to the inaugural Northern Conference in Newcastle which I had the honour to jointly chair with Andrew Frosdick the Immediate Past President of ACSeS. A splendid day in the lovely environment of the newly restored Hancock Museum (well worth a long visit if you are passing that way) with opportunities for plenary sessions, break out groups and networking. This was an event organised by the Branches, in the Branches and for the Branches and was a tremendous success. It was the very essence of SLG.

Towards the end of the month I had a working meeting with Des Hudson the Chief Executive of The Law Society at which we drew together and explored the extremely positive aspects of our continuing relationship with Chancery Lane. I brought Des up to date on our current policies and intended developments in the months to come.

Finally (phew) I chaired my first meeting of your NEC last Friday at which we were honoured by an address from the President of the Law Society Robert Heslett whose term in office is due to end shortly. The President spoke of the significant role played and yet to be played by employed solicitors in today’s legal world and the progress made by the Law Society in recognising their importance to the profession at large. A full business meeting followed and I was very encouraged by the contributions of your representatives around the table. Look out for details of the SIG Convenors Conference this autumn and the Study Trip to Dublin in December.

By the way ----- the birds have flown!