The General Committee is made up of up to 27 members. Each member serves a three-year term. Nine members will be due to retire at each AGM although five of those nine due to retire can be nominated by the Committee for re-election at the Society’s AGM. This Committee is responsible for the management of the Society’s business. All the sub-committees report in to this Committee. Below you will find a list of the current General Committee. To find out more about the Society visit About The Society.
Current Officers
President – Ms Gaynor Williams, Bennett Williams Solicitors
Vice President – Mr James Mannouch, University of Law
Deputy Vice President – Ms Sarah Mansfield, Cullimore Dutton
Hon. Treasurer – Dr Emma Palmer, MSB
Joint Honorary Secretary – Ms Sarah Mansfield, Cullimore Dutton
Joint Honorary Secretary – Mr Alum Ullah, Bond Turner
Immediate Past President – Mr Jeremy Myers, Husband Forwood Morgan
Sub-Committee Chairs
Access to Justice Sub-Committee – Mr James Mannouch, Solicitor – University of Law
Charities & Education Sub-Committee – Mr David Tournafond, Morecrofts
Criminal Practice Sub-Committee – Mr Paul Kilty, DPP Ltd
Civil Litigation Sub-Committee – Mr Jonathan Berkson, Bermans
Editorial Sub-Committee – Ms Jennifer Powell, Weightmans
Employment Law Sub-Committee – Ms Lindsey Knowles, Brabners
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee – Ms Nina Sahu, Hill Dickinson
Family Business Sub-Committee – Ms Haley Farrell, Jackson Lees Group
In-House Lawyers’ Sub-Committee – Ms Rachel Stalker, LJMU
Non-Contentious Business Sub-Committee – Mr John-Paul Dennis, Prosperity Law
Regulatory Sub-Committee – Ms Mickaela Fox, Weightmans
Other post holders
Parliamentary Liaison Officer – Ms Lauren Cannon, In-House Legal Solutions
Public Relations Officer – Ms Amelia Hayden, Brabners
Other Members of the Committee
- Ms Pamela Chesterman, Irwin Mitchell LLP
- Ms Nichola Halpin, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Mrs Nadya Makarova, Burd Ward
- Ms Lorna Mitchell, University of Liverpool
- Mr Anthony Neild, JMW Solicitors LLP
- Mr John Owens, MSB
- Ms Nicola Walker, The University of Law (Liverpool)