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WJLD Committee Update
Georgie Hunt - Chair
Paralegal in 2018. Meet Georgie – our new Chair. Georgie has been on the committee since she started working for Harrison Clark Rickerbys as a
Georgie did her undergraduate degree in Philosophy before completing the GDL and the LPC and started her training contract with Harrison Clark Rickerbys in March 2020. Georgie is now a qualified Solicitor in the Commercial Litigation team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys.
Georgie enjoys yoga, cooking and spending time with friends and family in her spare time and is also partial to a gin and tonic or two!
Olivia Jubb - Vice Chair
Olivia Jubb is currently the vice-chair of the WJLD and joined the committee as joint-secretary in 2021. Olivia is currently a trainee solicitor at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, undertaking her second seat in the Wills, Trusts and Estates team.
Olivia did her undergraduate degree in Law at the University of Leeds, before undertaking her LPC with a masters in legal practice at the University of Law.
In her spare time, Olivia enjoys baking, drawing and going out for food with friends!
Zoe Webster - National Representative
Zoe Webster is the committee’s N a t i o n a l Representative whilst undertaking her training contract at Hallmark Hulme Solicitors. Zoe achieved a First-Class in her undergraduate degree in Law and received a distinction in her Legal Practice Course and LLM. Zoe is also in the process of starting her PhD research.
In her spare time, Zoe can be found being with her friends and family or spending time cooking.
Charlette McDermott – Treasurer
Charlette continues as Treasurer this year! Charlette is currently a Trainee Solicitor at Bradley Haynes Law after recently completing the LPC LLM with the University of Law and is half way through her first seat focusing on Corporate Finance.
Charlette joined Bradley Haynes Law in September 2020, as a Paralegal and has had a range of experience in Corporate, Commercial and Commercial Property. She completed her Law (Hons) degree at the University of Worcester in 2020.
Outside of working and studying, Charlette enjoys playing tennis, socialising with family and friends and going on spontaneous trips.
Marina Akram - Secretary
Marina Akram continues as the Secretary for the committee! Marina is a Commercial Litigation Solicitor at Silverback Law. She crossqualified as a solicitor in 2020 having qualified as a Legal Executive in 2019.
Marina is a keen volunteer and takes part in charity sport challenges. She is currently a volunteer at Muslim Council of Britain. She has previously volunteered at Medway Hospital Radio, Toynbee Hall (London) and Mosaic Enterprise Challenge Mentor. She is passionate about providing support and guidance to junior lawyers to help them achieve a fulfilling and sustainable career.
Marina is very proud to have recently won the award for WLS Junior Solicitor of the Year 2022. Outside of work, Marina enjoys hiking, yoga, and meditation. She also enjoys watching most sports and is an avid Tottenham Hotspur fan!
Lucy Harrold – Social Media Secretary
Lucy is the joint Social Media Secretary for the committee.
Lucy is a Trainee Solicitor at MFG Solicitors LLP and is currently completing her third seat at the Bromsgrove office within the Property Litigation team.
Lucy obtained her undergraduate degree in Law at the University of Birmingham in 2017, before completing her LPC with a masters in legal practice at the University of Law in 2021.
Outside of work, Lucy enjoys socialising with family and friends and watching football!
Lucy George – Social Media Secretary
Lucy is the is the joint Social Media Secretary for the committee. Lucy is a Trainee Solicitor at mfg Solicitors LLP and is currently completing her third seat with the Family team in the Kidderminster office. In 2018 Lucy obtained her BA (Hons) degree in English and American Studies at Loughborough University before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course and LLM at The University of Law in Birmingham.
Outside of work Lucy enjoys keeping fit and socialising with friends.
Danielle Hanley-Hall – Social Secretary Danielle joins the committee as Social
Secretary and is currently a Paralegal/Solicitor Apprentice at QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright. Danielle is currently undertaking the L7 Solicitor apprenticeship with the University of Law as part of the programme, Danielle is currently studying her LLB part-time and will then go on to prepare for her SQE whilst completing her master’s in law. Danielle started at QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright as an administrative apprentice and then was offered the opportunity to complete her Solicitor Apprenticeship as alternative route to qualifying.
Danielle works within the Family Law department currently gaining experience within public law children, private children and domestic violence. In her free time Danielle can usually be found watching true crime documentaries and drinking coffee.
Lucy Tranter – Social Secretary
Lucy joins the committee as Social Secretary and is currently a Paralegal at Bradley Haynes Law.
Lucy studied law at the University of Worcester and is going on to study the combined SQE and Masters at the University of Law. She currently works as a Paralegal before commencing her Qualifying
Work Experience and is currently working within the Residential Property team. In her free time Lucy can usually be found socialising with friends or in the gym.
Rhiannon Phelps – Social Secretary
Rhiannon continues on the Committee as joint Social Secretary and is currently a Trainee Solicitor at Hallmark Whatley Hulme.
Rhiannon studied law at the University of Worcester before going on to complete the combined LPC and Masters with distinction at the University of Law. She worked as an administrative assistant before commencing her training contract and is due to qualify in December 2022.
In her free time Rhiannon can usually be found socialising with friends or reading a good book.
