EMILY CHAPMAN

President

Trethowans LLP

Solicitor specialising in Commercial Property

What do you do when you're not working?

Outside of work I like to walk the dog in the forest or on the beach and do projects around the house or garden for the house renovation.

SOPHIE RICE

Vice President

Steele Raymond LLP

Email: sophierice@steeleraymond.co.uk

Solicitor specialising in Residential Conveyancing

What do you do when you're not working?

I enjoy taking long walks along the beach and borrowing a friend’s dog wherever possible!

HOLLY SAMUELS

Treasurer

EcoOnline

Email:holly.samuels@ecoonline.com

Paralegal (ACILEX) specialising in corporate and commercial

What do you do when you're not working?

Outside of work and studying for my CILEx qualifications, I spend my time trying to convert a van into a campervan. When completed, I plan to travel around the UK and Europe in it

TARA JONES

Content Officer

Lester Aldridge LLP

Email: tara.jones@la-law.com

Solicitor specialising in Property Litigation

What do you do when you're not working?

I enjoy going for walks and exploring Dorset's countryside and coastlines. I also like to go out on my paddleboard and try new food and drink with friends and family.

JAMES PRIVETT

Communications & Publications Officer

Frettens LLP

Email: jprivett@frettens.co.uk

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

In my spare time I enjoy outdoor activities such as walks in the new forest and cycling.

GEORGIE STANDHAFT

Communications & Publications Offier

Ellis Jones Solicitors

Email: georgie.standhaft@ellisjones.co.uk

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

I like to go for long walks with my Romanian rescue dog, Loki, dance (tap, jazz, ballet and pointe) and read as much as possible.

ABBA ATKIN

Sports Officer

Steele Raymond LLP

Email: abbaatkin@steeleraymond.co.uk

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

I enjoy running, playing netball and tennis, and spending time with friends and family.

ABI GRIFFIN

Bar Liaison Officer

3PB Barristers

Email: abi.griffin@3pb.co.uk

Centre Manager/Clerk

What do you do when you're not working?

I love spending time with friends and family, beach walks with my dogs and attempting to run marathons!

PAIGE ABBOTT

Educational Events Officer

Ellis Jones Solicitors

Email: Paige.Abbott@ellisjones.co.uk

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

I like to go on long walks on the beach or in the new forest.

MARIA BLANCO

National Representative

Rawlin Davy Reeves

Email: mblanco@rawlindavyreeves.co.uk

Trainee Solicitor

RHIANNON STEVINSON

Social Events Officer

Frettens LLP

Email: rstevinson@frettens.co.uk

Associate of CILEX specialising in Wills and Tax

What do you like to do when you're not working?

Most of my free time is spent doing renovations to my home and playing with my 2 bunnies Millie and Poppy.

ELLIE STANTON

Secretary

Trethowans LLP

Email: ellie.stanton@trethowans.com

Solicitor

What do you like to do when you're not working?

I love walking on the beach and along the Jurassic Coastline and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy cooking, and love trying out new recipes when I have the time. I also play in a Netball league in Bournemouth on Monday evenings, as good way to keep fit.

OUTI KALLUNKI-STEVENS

Charities Officer

Preston Redman Solicitors

Email: okks@prestonredman.co.uk

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

I volunteer with the local food charity, join far too many reading groups, and frequent libraries, cafés, and garden centres.

AISLING SCOTT

General Committee Member

Steele Raymond LLP

Email: aislingscott@steeleraymond.co.uk

Solicitor specialising in Commercial Property

What do you do when you're not working?

Outside of work, I gym, run, walk the dog, and enjoy the outdoors, we live in a stunning place. Otherwise, I like to turn my hand to a bit of DIY and watch the mighty Cherries play most Saturdays.

LUKE BARKER

General Committee Member

Trethowans LLP

Email: Luke.Barker@trethowans.com

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

I am a big theatre enthusiast, having originally trained in Musical Theatre before beginning my journey into law. Any excuse to watch a West End show and I am there! Equally, I enjoy walks in the New Forest, travelling and watching football at any chance I get!

ERICA LEUNG

General Committee Member

Steele Raymond LLP

ericaleung@steeleryamond.co.uk

Solicitor specialising in Estate Planning and Tax

What do you do when you're not working?

In my downtime, I find solace on the open waters. Sailing has been my passion. There's something truly exhilarating about harnessing the wind and navigating the waves. Whether its a serene day in Poole Harbour or a fierce race against the elements, sailing remains my ultimate escape.

JOE HAMMOND

General Committee Member

Lester Aldridge LLP

Email: Joe.Hammond@la-law.com

Legal Assistant

What do you do when you're not working?

I enjoy spending time with friends and family, either playing golf, going on a long walk or working on classic cars - but always with a beer afterwards!

ELLIE STANTON

GDL Representative

Trethowans LLP

Email: Ellie.Stanton@trethowans.com

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

I love walking on the beach and along the Jurassic Coast and spending time with family and friends. I have done ballet since I was 4, and hope to start up a regular class again when I qualify in September 2023.

IMOGEN-LEIGH THOMAS

Student Representative

Ellis Jones Solicitors

Email: imogen-leigh.thomas@ellisjones.co.uk

Trainee Solicitor

What do you do when you're not working?

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and going on long walks/runs with my Romanian rescue dog, Fawn!