YOUNGEST PRESIDENT IN 205 YEAR HISTORY SWORN IN

Alice Kinder, 31, a Senior Associate at the firm Bexley Beaumont, has been sworn in as the new President of Birmingham Law Society; the youngest in the society’s 205 year history.

She commented “I am delighted to be taking office and would like us to remember this moment as not just one in which there has been a change in leadership, but one in which there has been a change in the narrative of our profession. As a moment which shows that the legal world is no longer bound by established norms, but is evolving to be more inclusive, more representative and more reflective of the diverse society that it serves.”

Alice’s presidential term of September 2023 to September 2024 will be focused on two themes: community and opportunity. “Community” reflects her desire to foster connections, become more integrated within the wider city, and contribute to a stronger and more compassionate society. “Opportunity” represents her unwavering dedication to ensuring that everyone has the same chance to achieve their aspirations, both within the legal profession and within Birmingham Law Society.

Alice is passionate about social mobility. She will be working with her partner charity, the Social Mobility Foundation, to launch the first ever Birmingham Law Society Social Mobility Pledge, to call every individual and organisation within the Birmingham legal community to make a firm commitment to fostering equal opportunities. She will also be launching an online internship to support law students from all backgrounds to gain meaningful experience.

Alice commented: “Whilst someone’s background should never determine what they go on to achieve, it can and it does. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not – and I want to do what I can to address that.”