A Message From Our President

President Chris Andrews John Fowlers Colchester Tel: 01206 576151 Fax: 01206 761916 Email: chris@johnfowlers.co.uk

Vice President Amanda Timcke Birketts Ipswich Tel: 01473 406215. Email: Amanda-Timcke@birketts.co.uk

Deputy Vice President Louise Goodenough Haywards Solicitors Stowmarket Tel: 01449 613631 Fax: 01449 613851 Email: louise.goodenough@haywards-solicitors.co.uk

Honorary Secretary Ivana Radovic Birketts Chelmsford Tel: 01245 211289 Email: ivana-radovic@birketts.co.uk

Honorary Treasurer Louise Cardwell Ashtons Legal Tel: 01473 261320 Email: louise.cardwell@ashtonslegal.co.uk

PRO/PLO Louise Goodenough Haywards Solicitors Stowmarket Tel: 01449 613631 Fax: 01449 613851 Email: louise.goodenough@haywards-solicitors.co.uk

Education & Training Officer Amanda Timcke Birketts Ipswich Tel: 01473 406215. Email: Amanda-Timcke@birketts.co.uk

Administrative Secretary Christine Kettle Lavender House 1 High Street Kessingland NR33 7UT Tel: 07749 576193 Email: snels@topcopysec.co.uk

Dear All,

It has again been a testing and trying time for everyone in and those connected to the legal sector. I had hoped that this message would be a New Year one full of plans and events for the forthcoming year, things to look forward to for us all after what is now a few years of uncertainty. Whilst this appears not to be the case, what we can take from this is that we are not in this alone; over the last few years it has been encouraging within the profession to see people support each other in many ways. This I am certain must be a positive and what we can take into 2022 is that we are a profession that cares and helps and is respected still, but we must also understand that we are also human and that we must recognise our own emotional and mental health needs, in the fast paced world that we live and work in these days. Do also remember that your local Law Society is here for you; if you would like to become involved then please do contact any of the officers or if you need any assistance we will always do our best to point you in the right direction. It would be lovely if in the months to come we can arrange an in person event, so do watch this space and importantly please do come along to any events you are able to in the coming year. In the meantime and most importantly stay safe and well.,

Christopher James Andrews

President, Suffolk & North Essex Law Society