The President Writes

The President Writes... My Proudest Role

I always remember the enthusiasm I had when I joined the NLS Council back in 2016. The idea of being part of something greater than myself and to regularly meet with like-minded individuals and contribute to making the legal profession better really excited me. I never once thought that one day I’d be the President of our great Society but Council saw it fit to put me in the seat so who am I to argue with them?

When I first took over this role, I had various milestones I wanted to reach and, I’m happy to say, some of them have been met. I don’t think there are many presidents who achieve everything they set out to do, even with all the will in the world. You just have to give it your best shot and hope that you haven’t let down those people who have entrusted you with this responsibility.

As President, I have had the pleasure of attending various events, all of which have been memorable. I listed many of these events in my last article and won’t repeat them here. Some of the highlights have been attending the Derby & District Law Society Dinner, the Nottinghamshire Law Society Dinner and I have the Leicestershire Law Society and Birmingham Law Society Dinners to look forward to before my tenure ends.

In my time as President, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some really great minds and have to say Carolyn is simply indispensable to the Society. I have been lucky enough to have immediate Past President Jabeer Miah there to help me navigate my way through it all and a very supportive VicePresident in Sarah Franklin.

I’m extremely grateful to the NLS Council for their continued support throughout and particularly to our members and Patrons who keep us afloat as an organisation.

The journey isn’t over and I would very much like to finish on a high.

Many thanks

Maurice Muchinda President, Northamptonshire Law Society 05.2024