Statement of Rakhi Samani

MANIFESTO: HOLBORN

Statement of Rakhi Samani

Thank you for taking the time to read my statement. I am asking you to vote me to be your representative in the Holborn constituency.

I qualified as a solicitor on the 15 August 2001 and am dual qualified as a Lawyer and a Lecturer in higher education.

After having worked on the small firms business committee I was inspired to join the governing Council. I can be a voice for the diverse profession that I am fortunate to be a member of.

My extensive experience as a property and business lawyer includes:

– freelance property and business lawyer for over 150 firms, some traditional, others innovative ABS’s; firms;

– 5 years practice under my own law firm;

– in-house legal counsel for;

– mentoring start ups and entrepreneurs;

– tutor at a London University teaching prospective solicitors on the LPC.

These experiences enable me to understand what members of the profession feel about the future of the legal profession. The uncertainty caused by Brexit, changes to business practice, qualification (SQE) and indemnity insurance areas I too have been affected by and can constructively find solutions to. This is what I shall represent to the Law Society Council when you vote for me.

I am accessible and listen with humility. Lawyers’ confide in me about their professional experience. With your vote I can help shape the future of the profession. I appreciate that to do this effectively, we have to address where we are coming from. With conscious activism we can bring about change, shaping a strategy that works in harmony with our profession. I have always enjoyed interaction with my fellow professionals and want to make a positive difference for them with your vote.

I believe technological change, emerging markets and new areas of law need to be capitalized upon. I would be delighted to represent the profession at the Law Society to enable this for our members, helping them navigate through uncertain but exciting times.

For you I have time, effort and strong wilful leadership to offer. So please, I ask that you vote for me as your representative for Holborn. Thank you, Rakhi. ■

Education & Professional Qualifications

May 2020 BPP University – Law School Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

August 2001 The Law Society Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

1999 – 2001 College of Law, London Professional Studies Course Electives: Wills Trusts and Estate Planning; Drafting Contracts for Sale of Commercial Properties; Civil Procedure Rules and Drafting; Acquisition and Disposal of Shares; Drafting Commercial Contracts and Standard Terms & Conditions for Business.

1998 – 1999 The Legal Practice Course

1997 – 1998 The Common Professional Examination

1992 – 1995 South Bank University London BA (Hons) Modern European Politics and History

1984 – 1991 Grey Coat Hospital Girls School, Chelsea A’ Levels and GCSE’s

1996 Cavendish College, London Marketing Diploma

1995 Sight & Sound Education Ltd, London Advanced Secretarial and Word Processing Skills

1993 Institut de Direction Commerciale Europeenne, Besanon, France Certificate in European Business Practices