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24 April 2015
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Joe Egan—Law Society

Law Society election results announced

The Law Society has announced the results of the 2015 presidential elections. 

Solicitor advocate Joe Egan, who specialises in criminal law, will take office as deputy vice president in July this year when Jonathan Smithers becomes president and Robert Bourns takes over as vice president.

Joe Egan, who runs a legal practice with two offices in Bolton, will help lead the profession through a time of rapid change as funding cuts, regulation and technology affect every aspect of the legal sector. 

Joe joins the office holder team as the Law Society launches its 2020 discussion involving wide and open conversations with solicitors to establish how the membership organisation can best support their practices and the profession. 

Joe says: “I look forward to making a contribution to the work of meeting the expectations of solicitors and I feel fortunate to take on this role at a time when the Law Society is seeking input from the people whose views are of crucial importance to our future direction—our members.  Establishing a clear purpose will enhance the Society's ability to support, promote and represent solicitors."

 

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