Manchester Law Society Committees

Our Committees are the cornerstone of the Manchester Law Society Community.   They create a network for our membership where they can

  • Share best practice, experiences, challenges and successes
  • Represent member opinion on matters of concern
  • Respond to consultation papers from the Law Society, SRA, HMCTS, Ministry of Justice etc
  • Be a sounding board for concerns or difficulties being experienced
  • Engage in a collective to respond to changes in the profession
  • And have the opportunity to meet with old and new colleagues regularly

There are three types of Committees – those focused on specific areas of practice, special interest groups and some that inform how we run the Society and these are:-

Manchester Law Society 2024 Committees and their Chairs

Civil Litigation Committee
Jon Hainey
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Crown & Magistrates Court Committee
Dan Weed
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Employment Law Committee
Bryn Doyle
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Jo Handler
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Shane Smith
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Family Law Committee
Fiona Wood
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Membership and Social Committee
Stuart Cartwright
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Communications Committee
Matthew Taylor
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Private Client Committee 
Rebecca Clarke
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Pro bono steering Committee
Nick Johnson
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Property Committee
Stephen Lintott
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Regulatory Committee
Michelle Garlick
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Legal Education Committee
Louise Straw
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Future Stars Committee
Matthew Taylor
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COLP, COFA & MLRO Forum Committee
Michelle Garlick
[email protected]

Membership of the committees and special interest groups is a great way to make the most of your membership not only for individuals but also for your firm. 

Committee members can gain valuable insights, opportunities and connections while also making a positive difference to the profession locally.  This a great chance to enhance your career and personal development too.

If you are interested in sitting on one of our committees, becoming more involved, or would like further information and an informal chat please contact Carla Jones at [email protected]