WHLS Summer Party

EVENTS

WHLS Summer Party

On 13 July 2022, the Westminster & Holborn Law Society (WHLS) hosted their summer party at the Gas Station. I had the privilege to attend WHLS’ summer party along with several of my colleagues at JMW Solicitors LLP.

In the first instance, the event provided an opportunity for me to connect with my colleagues outside of work setting. Often, we become consumed with our daily working lives and unwittingly, do not make an active effort to check in with colleagues. WHLS’ summer party provided an opportunity to connect (or in some cases, re-connect) with my colleagues over a glass of prosecco and a delicious array of canapes!

I can speak on behalf of my colleagues when I say that the summer party enabled us to meet, not only other legal professionals, but colleagues from non-legal sectors. The intimate setting allowed individuals to mix outside of their immediate groups (which, we can all admit, can be a daunting experience!) and broaden their horizon. I had the pleasure of interacting with lawyers from different law firms, barristers, legal software providers and cybersecurity professionals. Speaking to individuals from different professional backgrounds allowed me to understand how other sectors operate. For instance, as lawyers, we constantly rely on legal technology; it was therefore refreshing to speak to individuals working in this sector to gain some understanding of the work that goes into creating and perfecting legal software, which contributes to making life easier for lawyers.

The wide range of industries attending the event speaks volumes as to WHLS’ ability to bring together entities and individuals from varied industries who are committed to make connections and learn from each other. Whilst I have attended many events aimed at legal professionals, it was refreshing to attend an event which encompassed a diverse range of professions. The legal industry cannot operate without the support of other industries, which is something I was reminded of at WHLS’ summer party.

The icing on the cake arrived when I unexpectedly (and much to my delight!) won a bottle of champagne at a raffle. It was a wonderful end to a splendid evening!

Anamitra Mukhopadhyay

Anamitra Mukhopadhyay

Solicitor

JMW Solicitors LLP