Winner
Allison Page - DLA Piper UK LLP
Allison Page is a partner and UK Joint Head of the Projects Practice at DLA Piper in Leeds. Allison has a strong commitment to developing up-and-coming lawyers in her practice She is an extraordinary talent and exemplifies how the AWS is 'essential for the success of each woman solicitor at each stage of their careers.'
Shortlisted
Corinne Aldridge - Archon Solicitors Ltd
Corinne is a partner in Archon Solicitors Ltd, a niche practice specialising in employment law. With a reputation for taking on large institutions, Corinne’s work includes matters of concern to the AWS, such as equal pay and flexible working. She is also responsible for financial management as well as staff recruitment and development. As a working mother she endeavours to act as a good role model to younger women solicitors.
Hema Anand - Colman Coyle LLP
Hema’s professionalism and commitment to business development shines through. She takes client care very seriously, which is reflected in glowing reviews from her client base. Hema has taken a niche area of property work and made it her own.
Juliya Arbisman - Clifford Chance LLP
Juliya Arbisman exemplifies a successful lawyer with a busy caseload, who undertakes a huge amount of pro bono work. In addition to her day-to-day role she has managed to complete almost 600 hours of pro bono work over the past two years.