Sarah Jane Lenihan
Council member for Family
Date elected to councilOct 2025
Contact detailssarahjane.lenihan@dawsoncornwell.com
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Sarah Jane Lenihan is an experienced specialist family law solicitor, recognised for her strong advocacy, clear strategic thinking and commitment to improving outcomes for families.
With a career dedicated to divorce, financial remedies and complex child arrangement matters, she combines pragmatic legal expertise with an empathetic, solutions-focused approach.
Sarah Jane is passionate about ensuring the family justice system remains accessible, fair and client-centred.
She brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both practitioners and the families they support, ranging from delays in the courts to the increasing need for early intervention and alternative dispute resolution.
A collaborative and forward-thinking practitioner, she is committed to representing the voices of family lawyers on the Law Society Council, championing professional standards, supporting practitioner wellbeing and driving policy that reflects the realities of modern family practice.
Her goal is to ensure that family law solicitors are heard, valued and supported and that the families who rely on the justice system receive the best possible guidance and protection.
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Area of practice
Family
Languages spoken
English