MANIFESTO: THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Statement of
Nehal Vasani I
seek your support for a second (though not consecutive) term as your Council representative for the Constituency of Westminster. I am a determined, focused, industrious solicitor and have worked hard to assist, promote and represent the profession of which I am a proud member. I firmly believe in equality, democracy and promoting the profession. With your vote I can again effectively contribute and represent your interests. For many of us, our careers, our livelihoods and our businesses are at stake. Now more than ever we need to make sure that we are represented and considered in all decisions taken that will affect our futures. It is this that motivates me to represent you as your Council member, I have the skills and experience to make sure that you are represented effectively from day one. I won’t take this opportunity to tell you about my personal views on the issues of the day, as my personal views aren’t the point – yours are. It is my capability as an advocate that is relevant and the key to my capability to be your Council member. I can assure you that if elected for another term I would seek to build on my past successes in making sure your views are represented, to always get the best outcome for you and do so by representing your views honestly, professionally, impartially and with passion. A little about me … I am a solicitor advocate specialising in litigation. I commenced my career in a high street legal aid practice, then moved to the Treasury Solicitor’s Civil litigation department before joining the Serious Fraud Office in July 2017. This experience has given me a wide perspective of the challenges faced by colleagues in private practice, in house, and in civil and criminal fields of law. I have always valued the work and support of voluntary legal groups and have been actively involved with such groups including my local society since I was a trainee solicitor. I am a past President of West London law society and I remain their Sponsorship Secretary. I organise and raise sponsorship for social and educational events for the benefit of the members. I am familiar with the workings at Chancery Lane and I am a former member of the Scrutiny and Performance Review Committee and the Council Conduct Committee. Though this meant more volunteering hours, being immersed in all levels of the Law Society made me a better advocate for our members and will serve me well if elected again. If elected I will not only attend the Council meetings at Chancery Lane, which I know is only one element of the work required, I will also work hard to keep in contact with you by regular attendance at the City of Westminster and Holborn Law Society meetings and other local meetings, as I did previously, to make sure I hear you and represent your views.
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It is my firm belief that the Law Society must work on behalf of our profession to ensure that they are constantly promoting and representing solicitors, keeping them informed and striving for excellence in a difficult, constantly changing environment. If elected, I will work to ensure that the Law Society supports solicitors as we work through the challenges that the corona virus pandemic has brought with it. There are likely to be tough times ahead as there are in any recession, but there will also be sector specific pressures on our market which will require careful thought and decisive action. If I’m fortunate enough to be elected to office again, I will continue to objectively, tirelessly and passionately represent members of my constituency no matter their specialism, work environment or experience and I will do so fairly, robustly and fearlessly. If you would like to know more please contact me at NehalVasani4@gmail.com I hope to receive your vote. ■
