Lady Hale giving a marvellous, warm tribute to Lord Kerr, summarising some highlights of his time as the longest-serving justice of UKSC #4jsconf2021

It’s time for the elections to the FLBA committee and this year I’ve put my hat in the ring. If you’re an FLBA member and have a vote to spare, your support would be hugely appreciated.

One of our wonderful clerks, Tiff, has been nominated for an award, for her support of pro bono work through Advocate. Big congratulations to her and to everyone nominated in the #barprobonoawards

Very well deserved Louise Verroken- Jones and @Elsbeth_Andrews

Blue skies at the FLBA national conference in Manchester this weekend. Seeing everyone in person was a breath of fresh air. Thanks to all who voted in the committee elections, regional and national. I’m delighted to be joining the national committee in January 2022!

Big changes afoot in 2022: I will be taking up a place in the front row as one of Her Majesty’s Counsel. I’m grateful to all who have supported me in the last 20 years of practice and I’m looking forward to starting the next 20 as a QC. #qcappointment #silk 1GC Family Law

An excellent twixtmas opportunity for some tips and advice before the pupillage gateway opens for applications next week.

A fab four of new Recorders in chambers, each one a truly excellent appointment. Well done Alev, Claire, Gemma and Louise 🍾

Aim high, people! For those who have completed pupillage or a training contract, this funded position is a fabulous opportunity.

Including updates to Brexit-proof your jurisdiction recitals, here is the latest iteration of standard orders in children cases for downloading. Hugely helpful stuff. judiciary.uk/announcements/…

Parental leave policies can tell you a lot about the ethos of a chambers. Marvellous to see this one being shared widely, which may even lead to other sets following, or risking losing out on the best prospective tenants.

For those newly qualified; worth considering a spell as an assistant to the High Court judiciary. This round is recruiting across the board, a chance to gain experience at the very highest level at the very start of your career. judiciary.uk/announcements/…

The Jersey International Family Law Conference. A beautiful setting, friendly colleagues and a very warm reception for my talk. Thank you for inviting me to speak, Corbett Le Quesne

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I couldn't be prouder of my two ex-pupils Louise Verroken- Jones and Beth Hibbert

Call for evidence from advocates in civil (including family) legal aid: can you spare some time in the coming month to speak to someone about how the system is operating now and what can be done to strengthen it? Please take part if you can.

A huge congratulations to 1GC Family Law’s clerking team, winners of this year’s clerking team of the year award. Well done to them all, very well deserved. #familylawawards

A top night, which ended with a proud moment. Chambers of the year!

Following up on this: if you made contact with this project I would be interested to know, did they get back to you? Did they offer you an interview?

1989. A vintage year for family law.