Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards
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We are unlike any other legal awards! The LALYs are a non-profit-making, grassroots celebration of the life-changing work of social justice lawyers. Organisers @wearelapg.bsky.social @ChrisLAPG @FionaBawdon.bsky.social
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Re-live some of the loveliest moments from the #LALY25 awards ceremony with this ace little @wearelapg.bsky.social video......😍
'Courage. Compassion. Commitment' @sue_james1 @LegalActionGrp reports on the highlights from this year's glittering #LALY25 ceremony 🤩 www.lag.org.uk?id=217100
Courage, compassion and commitment
‘Better vibes than the Baftas’ was the verdict of the host of this year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards. Sue James reports.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
'Courage. Compassion. Commitment' @sue_james1 @LegalActionGrp reports on the highlights from this year's glittering #LALY25 ceremony 🤩 www.lag.org.uk?id=217100
Re-live some of the loveliest moments from the #LALY25 awards ceremony with this ace little @wearelapg.bsky.social video......😍
July 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Re-live some of the loveliest moments from the #LALY25 awards ceremony with this ace little @wearelapg.bsky.social video......😍
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So great to be here tonight!
Tonight’s the night, #LALY25 begins with a warm welcome from Jenny Beck to whoops and cheers!
July 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
So great to be here tonight!
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🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
And the Legal Aid Newcomer #LALY25 is @yasminkarabasic.bsky.social at sl5legal
One client’s mum said “having Yasmin by his side gave my son the confidence needed to secure his release”
www.sl5legal.co.uk/yasmin-karab...
One client’s mum said “having Yasmin by his side gave my son the confidence needed to secure his release”
www.sl5legal.co.uk/yasmin-karab...
Yasmin Karabasic | SL5 Legal | London
Yasmin is a rising star in both prison law and public law work. Prior to joining SL5 Legal in 2022, she acquired a vast amount of experience working as a paralegal in a busy prison law and public law ...
www.sl5legal.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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#LALY25 @lalyawards.bsky.social amazing people receiving much deserved recognition! 👏👏 @communicourt.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#LALY25 @lalyawards.bsky.social amazing people receiving much deserved recognition! 👏👏 @communicourt.bsky.social
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A fantastic celebration of our amazing Legal Aid Lawyers! Congratulations to you all! 🥳 @lalyawards.bsky.social @communicourt.bsky.social #LALY25
July 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A fantastic celebration of our amazing Legal Aid Lawyers! Congratulations to you all! 🥳 @lalyawards.bsky.social @communicourt.bsky.social #LALY25
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Congrats to Rachel. A fearless advocate for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
And the Social Welfare Law winner #LALY25 is Rachel Hogan - @childlawcentre.bsky.social
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories
July 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Congrats to Rachel. A fearless advocate for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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We’re over the moon 🌙 — Laura Smith, JCWI’s Legal Director, has just won Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year at the #LALY2025!
Laura fights for justice, dignity and human rights every day ; and this award couldn’t be more deserved. We love you, Laura. 💙
Laura fights for justice, dignity and human rights every day ; and this award couldn’t be more deserved. We love you, Laura. 💙
And the #LALY25 winner for Immigration & Asylum Law is Laura Smith - @jcwi-uk.bsky.social - who not only took on one client’s case but took on his pain, she has not only represented clients but mentored them
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...
July 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We’re over the moon 🌙 — Laura Smith, JCWI’s Legal Director, has just won Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year at the #LALY2025!
Laura fights for justice, dignity and human rights every day ; and this award couldn’t be more deserved. We love you, Laura. 💙
Laura fights for justice, dignity and human rights every day ; and this award couldn’t be more deserved. We love you, Laura. 💙
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#LALY25 An outstanding person and a game changing silk, making a difference to so many vulnerable asylum seekers' lives @lalyawards.bsky.social #stephanieharrisonKC @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social @communicourt.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#LALY25 An outstanding person and a game changing silk, making a difference to so many vulnerable asylum seekers' lives @lalyawards.bsky.social #stephanieharrisonKC @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social @communicourt.bsky.social
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Loving this one!!!
July 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Loving this one!!!
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ATLEU win!!! 🙌🏻
And the #LALY25 winner of Legal Aid Support Staffer/Support Team is Kuda Tayengwa, ATLEU who perserveres with the billing that fills her colleagues with rage.
www.atleu.org.uk/team
www.atleu.org.uk/team
July 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
ATLEU win!!! 🙌🏻
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Congratulations Justin! ✨
And the #LALY25 Legal Aid Barrister is Justin Ageros - @4pbfamilylaw.bsky.social
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...
July 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Congratulations Justin! ✨
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Very happy about this!! It’s been such a pleasure working with him for the past 2.5 years
And the #LALY25 winner for public law is Shaun Livingston of TV Edwards Solicitors – who started off in insurance
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...
July 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Very happy about this!! It’s been such a pleasure working with him for the past 2.5 years
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Thank you LALY team and the legal aid community for an inspiring and uplifting evening!
July 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Thank you LALY team and the legal aid community for an inspiring and uplifting evening!
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We are thrilled to share that @beverleywatkins.bsky.social has won the 2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social Award for Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights!
Recognition of over 30 years dedicated to championing access to justice for families and children. We could not be prouder! #LALY25
Recognition of over 30 years dedicated to championing access to justice for families and children. We could not be prouder! #LALY25
July 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We are thrilled to share that @beverleywatkins.bsky.social has won the 2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social Award for Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights!
Recognition of over 30 years dedicated to championing access to justice for families and children. We could not be prouder! #LALY25
Recognition of over 30 years dedicated to championing access to justice for families and children. We could not be prouder! #LALY25
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The #LALY25 judges award for ⭐️⭐️Outstanding Achievement ⭐️⭐️- sponsored by Matrix Chambers – goes to Stephanie Harrison KC @gardencourtlaw
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
Stephanie Harrison KC | Garden Court Chambers
Stephanie Harrison KC is a leading public law barrister. Her multi-disciplinary practice spans the breadth of public law and civil liberties and includes cases arising from unlawful detention, nationa...
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July 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The #LALY25 judges award for ⭐️⭐️Outstanding Achievement ⭐️⭐️- sponsored by Matrix Chambers – goes to Stephanie Harrison KC @gardencourtlaw
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
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🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Stephanie Harrison KC, winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award at the #LALYs2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social🎉
We’re so proud of Stephanie, her award is truly well deserved! Her dedication to justice is inspiring, and she continues to raise the bar for us all.💫🎊
We’re so proud of Stephanie, her award is truly well deserved! Her dedication to justice is inspiring, and she continues to raise the bar for us all.💫🎊
July 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Stephanie Harrison KC, winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award at the #LALYs2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social🎉
We’re so proud of Stephanie, her award is truly well deserved! Her dedication to justice is inspiring, and she continues to raise the bar for us all.💫🎊
We’re so proud of Stephanie, her award is truly well deserved! Her dedication to justice is inspiring, and she continues to raise the bar for us all.💫🎊
And goodnight until next year…
July 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
And goodnight until next year…
The #LALY25 judges award for ⭐️⭐️Outstanding Achievement ⭐️⭐️- sponsored by Matrix Chambers – goes to Stephanie Harrison KC @gardencourtlaw
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
Stephanie Harrison KC | Garden Court Chambers
Stephanie Harrison KC is a leading public law barrister. Her multi-disciplinary practice spans the breadth of public law and civil liberties and includes cases arising from unlawful detention, nationa...
gardencourtchambers.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The #LALY25 judges award for ⭐️⭐️Outstanding Achievement ⭐️⭐️- sponsored by Matrix Chambers – goes to Stephanie Harrison KC @gardencourtlaw
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...
She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most
And the #LALY25 winner for public law is Shaun Livingston of TV Edwards Solicitors – who started off in insurance
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...
July 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
And the #LALY25 winner for public law is Shaun Livingston of TV Edwards Solicitors – who started off in insurance
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...
And the #LALY25 winner for Immigration & Asylum Law is Laura Smith - @jcwi-uk.bsky.social - who not only took on one client’s case but took on his pain, she has not only represented clients but mentored them
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...
July 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
And the #LALY25 winner for Immigration & Asylum Law is Laura Smith - @jcwi-uk.bsky.social - who not only took on one client’s case but took on his pain, she has not only represented clients but mentored them
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...
And the #LALY25 Legal Aid Barrister is Justin Ageros - @4pbfamilylaw.bsky.social
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...
July 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
And the #LALY25 Legal Aid Barrister is Justin Ageros - @4pbfamilylaw.bsky.social
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...
And the Social Welfare Law winner #LALY25 is Rachel Hogan - @childlawcentre.bsky.social
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories
July 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
And the Social Welfare Law winner #LALY25 is Rachel Hogan - @childlawcentre.bsky.social
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories
Next up ...Social Welfare Law - sponsored by Doughty Street Chambers
⭐️Laura Coyle - @TurpinMillerLLP
⭐️Rachel Hogan - Children's Law Centre
⭐️Kevin Long - @HackneyLawCentr
⭐️Erika Wright - Irwin Mitchell
⭐️Laura Coyle - @TurpinMillerLLP
⭐️Rachel Hogan - Children's Law Centre
⭐️Kevin Long - @HackneyLawCentr
⭐️Erika Wright - Irwin Mitchell
July 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Next up ...Social Welfare Law - sponsored by Doughty Street Chambers
⭐️Laura Coyle - @TurpinMillerLLP
⭐️Rachel Hogan - Children's Law Centre
⭐️Kevin Long - @HackneyLawCentr
⭐️Erika Wright - Irwin Mitchell
⭐️Laura Coyle - @TurpinMillerLLP
⭐️Rachel Hogan - Children's Law Centre
⭐️Kevin Long - @HackneyLawCentr
⭐️Erika Wright - Irwin Mitchell
July 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM