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.
Manchester Law Society 2025 Committees and their Chairs
Civil Litigation Committee
Jeff Lewis
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COLP, COFA & MLRO Forum
Michelle Garlick
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Communications Committee
Matthew Taylor
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Corporate and Commercial Forum
Seraphina Wilkins-Tolliday
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Matthew Flanagan-Roberts
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Crown & Magistrates Court Committee
Daniel Weed
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Employment Law Forum
Bryn Doyle
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Jo Handler
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Shane Smith
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Family Law Committee
Iwona Durlak
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Future Stars Committee
Matthew Taylor
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International Committee
Marcin Durlak
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Membership and Social Committee
Stuart Cartwright
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Private Client Committee
Nicole Chadwick
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Pro bono steering Committee
Nick Johnson
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Property Committee
Stephen Lintott
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PI/Clinical Negligence Committee
Cheryl Palmer-Hughes
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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]
Committee FAQs
Interested in getting more involved but need more information? Check our FAQs
What do our Committees do?
MLS Committees meet regularly, usually quarterly or bimonthly, for an hour. The Committees that focus on an area of law discuss consultations from the Law Society, SRA or other bodies, and put together a response on behalf of the Society. Our Committees are a safe space to discuss with peers any issues you may be facing in the sector and hear advice on how others are managing the same difficulties. Many Committees put together education events ranging from a speaker at a committee meeting to a full day conference. The Committees are a great way to network in your area of specialism and to give back to the legal community in Manchester.
What would I have to do as a Committee member?
As a Committee member you will need to engage with the Committee by attending meetings. You can become more involved by taking on projects, inviting speakers, taking up a secretary or deputy chair role to support the chair.
How do I join a Committee?
To join the Committee you need to be a member of Manchester Law Society. To express your interest in joining a Committee please email [email protected] stating the Committee(s) you are interested in. We will let you know your membership status, when the next meeting is, and add you to the list.