Law Society president Christina Blacklaws has vowed to make both technological innovation and social mobility priorities of her tenure.
In her inaugural speech last week, Blacklaws said the year-long Law Tech Policy Commission, which she chairs, will explore the impact of technology on the justice system, focusing on the use of algorithms. It is due to hold its first evidence session later this month.
She said she would be encouraging law firms to ensure fair pay and promote fair recruitment practices to improve social mobility in the profession. Backing up her words with action, she launched a toolkit on women in leadership in the law.
Blacklaws, the 174th Law Society president and fifth woman president, takes over from Joe Egan. Since qualifying in 1991, she has specialised in children’s law, and set up and managed various law firms, including a virtual firm and the Co-operative Legal Services family law practice.
