Winner
Philip Warford - Renaissance Legal
Providing an outstanding service to ILEX, the legal sector and charitable organisations, Philip is an inspiration to those around him. His efforts to make the law more accessible through unique, innovative approaches to business demonstrate the lengths Philip is prepared to go to for the benefit of others.
Highly Commended
Alexandra Boardman - Hartnell Chanot & Partners Ltd
Alexandra Boardman’s commitment and passion for providing the best advice and representation to clients in domestic abuse relationships enables those clients to make positive changes in their lives so that they safeguard themselves and their children.
Lynette Vaughan - Watkins & Gunn
Starting as an office junior with no formal qualifications, Lynette has quickly progressed her career as a legal executive and is now an Associate of Watkins & Gunn. One of the firm’s highest fee earners, this year Lynette was appointed a member of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel.
Shortlisted
Dawn Joughin - Canter Levin & Berg
Dawn Joughin, Head of the Private Client Department at Canter Levin & Berg, consistently shows drive and passion for assisting both her clients and her department. Her commitment shines through in her participation in pro bono work and her work in the community.
Muhammed Abdul Muid Khan - Rest Harrow & Co Solicitors
Muhammed Abdul Muid Khan’s sense of professionalism, attention to detail and determination in fighting for a just cause has won him accolades amongst his colleagues. He runs a weekly Free Legal Advice Clinic, providing much-needed legal support for those in need, as well as contributing regular articles to legal and mainstream publications on topics of interest to the profession.
Karina Vickerman - Kent County Council
Karina is an advertisement for everything positive about ILEX qualification opportunities. Through adopting a genuine “cradle to grave” approach, Karina fully supports clients throughout the life of her cases, taking on cases that stand up for the consumers and communities of Kent.
Margaret Wingate - Mason Baggott & Garton
Margaret is a key member of staff at Mason Baggott & Garton, where she has been a loyal employee for 30 years. Possessing extensive conveyancing knowledge, she is considered an expert in her field. During her time with the firm Margaret has been heavily involved in staff development, applying her high standards to training many team members.