Eastern
Welcome to the Eastern region of the Law Society
Here you will find information on your regional Law Society contacts, and on how the Law Society can assist, support and promote you and your firm in the Eastern region.
Geographical coverage
Our Eastern region covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk.
The Law Society in the Eastern region
Our aims within the region are to:
- work with solicitor members to understand their needs in order to represent their interests within the Law Society.
- inform solicitors of Law Society services and activities taking place in their region.
- promote the profession to outside bodies (for example media, businesses, and professional organisations).
Your regional representative
Regional manager - Anna Donovan
Anna joined the Law Society in 2002. Prior to this, she was employed in the NHS as a project manager, implementing government initiatives across Addenbrooke's Cambridge University NHS Trust, as well as working on a number of national projects, and was responsible for introducing an advice service for Addenbrooke's employees. Anna also worked as a legal services manager for the NHS, with responsibility for medical negligence and personal injury cases, and is a trained mediator.
Address for correspondence: Central Admin Unit,
5th floor, Capital Tower,
Greyfriars Road,
Cardiff CF10 3AG
Telephone: 01376 344253
Mobile: 07980 725970
Email: anna.donovan@lawsociety.org.uk
Regional events
The Law Society organises a number of training seminars and networking events in the Eastern region.
Find Law Society events in the Eastern region
Monthly update
Anna Donovan produces a monthly update which gives an overview of the work of the Law Society, with a particular focus on the Eastern region. If you would like to receive the update please email Anna.
Local Junior Lawyers Divisions
There are a number of local groups across the Eastern region that provide support, organise events and provide networking opportunities for junior lawyers.
Find your local Junior Lawyers Division
Local Law Societies
The Law Society works closely alongside independent local law societies and other groups across the country. Follow the links below for information on the wider networks in the region.
Bedfordshire Law Society
Cambridgeshire and District Law Society
Hertfordshire Law Society
Mid Essex Law Society
Norfolk and Norwich Law Society
Southend-on-Sea and District Law Society
Suffolk and North Essex Law Society