The Law Society should seek outside opinions from experienced solicitors rather than counsel, under a motion adopted by the council last week. If an opinion is sought from counsel by staff the president or another Law Society officeholder must be notified as soon as possible.
Profession targeted for pro bono fund raising
The Solicitors Pro Bono Group is looking to raise “a significant sum of money” from within the profession to help it promote pro bono work. Chair Tony Willis, a partner at Clifford Chance, said the group’s newly-formed executive committee was looking at the question of funding and recruitment, and hoped to have a set of […]
