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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 15

'Courage. Compassion. Commitment' @sue_james1 @LegalActionGrp reports on the highlights from this year's glittering #LALY25 ceremony 🤩 www.lag.org.uk?id=217100

Courage, compassion and commitment

‘Better vibes than the Baftas’ was the verdict of the host of this year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards. Sue James reports.

www.lag.org.uk

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 10

Re-live some of the loveliest moments from the #LALY25 awards ceremony with this ace little @wearelapg.bsky.social video......😍

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Rebecca Wilkinson @bexwilkinson.bsky.social · Jul 4

So great to be here tonight!

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

Tonight’s the night, #LALY25 begins with a warm welcome from Jenny Beck to whoops and cheers!

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the Legal Aid Newcomer #LALY25 is @yasminkarabasic.bsky.social‬ at sl5legal

One client’s mum said “having Yasmin by his side gave my son the confidence needed to secure his release”
www.sl5legal.co.uk/yasmin-karab...

Yasmin Karabasic | SL5 Legal | London

Yasmin is a rising star in both prison law and public law work. Prior to joining SL5 Legal in 2022, she acquired a vast amount of experience working as a paralegal in a busy prison law and public law ...

www.sl5legal.co.uk

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Chris Horrocks @communicourtchris.bsky.social · Jul 4

#LALY25 @lalyawards.bsky.social amazing people receiving much deserved recognition! 👏👏 @communicourt.bsky.social

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Chris Horrocks @communicourtchris.bsky.social · Jul 4

A fantastic celebration of our amazing Legal Aid Lawyers! Congratulations to you all! 🥳 @lalyawards.bsky.social @communicourt.bsky.social #LALY25

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Cllr Sam Nelson @cllrsamnel.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congrats to Rachel. A fearless advocate for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the Social Welfare Law winner #LALY25 is Rachel Hogan - ‪@childlawcentre.bsky.social‬
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories

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Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants @jcwi-uk.bsky.social · Jul 4

We’re over the moon 🌙 — Laura Smith, JCWI’s Legal Director, has just won Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year at the #LALY2025!

Laura fights for justice, dignity and human rights every day ; and this award couldn’t be more deserved. We love you, Laura. 💙

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the #LALY25 winner for Immigration & Asylum Law is Laura Smith - @jcwi-uk.bsky.social‬ - who not only took on one client’s case but took on his pain, she has not only represented clients but mentored them
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...

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Chris Horrocks @communicourtchris.bsky.social · Jul 4

#LALY25 An outstanding person and a game changing silk, making a difference to so many vulnerable asylum seekers' lives @lalyawards.bsky.social #stephanieharrisonKC @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social @communicourt.bsky.social

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Sonia L @sonial77.bsky.social · Jul 4

Loving this one!!!

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the Legal Aid Firm/Not for Profit Agency #LALY25 winner is Phoenix Law
www.phoenix-law.org

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Sonia L @sonial77.bsky.social · Jul 4

ATLEU win!!! 🙌🏻

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the #LALY25 winner of Legal Aid Support Staffer/Support Team is Kuda Tayengwa, ATLEU who perserveres with the billing that fills her colleagues with rage.

www.atleu.org.uk/team

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congratulations Justin! ✨

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the #LALY25 Legal Aid Barrister is Justin Ageros - @4pbfamilylaw.bsky.social‬
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...

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Brian @briandikoff.bsky.social · Jul 5

Very happy about this!! It’s been such a pleasure working with him for the past 2.5 years

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the #LALY25 winner for public law is Shaun Livingston of TV Edwards Solicitors – who started off in insurance
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...

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Niamh Fegan @niamhfegan.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thank you LALY team and the legal aid community for an inspiring and uplifting evening!

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Watkins Solicitors @watkins-solicitors.bsky.social · Jul 5

We are thrilled to share that @beverleywatkins.bsky.social has won the 2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social Award for Family Legal Aid, including Children’s Rights!

Recognition of over 30 years dedicated to championing access to justice for families and children. We could not be prouder! #LALY25

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

The #LALY25 judges award for ⭐️⭐️Outstanding Achievement ⭐️⭐️- sponsored by Matrix Chambers – goes to Stephanie Harrison KC @gardencourtlaw
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...

She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most

Stephanie Harrison KC | Garden Court Chambers

Stephanie Harrison KC is a leading public law barrister. Her multi-disciplinary practice spans the breadth of public law and civil liberties and includes cases arising from unlawful detention, nationa...

gardencourtchambers.co.uk

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Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · Jul 7

🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Stephanie Harrison KC, winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award at the #LALYs2025 @lalyawards.bsky.social🎉

We’re so proud of Stephanie, her award is truly well deserved! Her dedication to justice is inspiring, and she continues to raise the bar for us all.💫🎊

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And goodnight until next year…

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And finally, after thanking so many of her briliant colleagues, she says we must remember how important legal aid itself is to uphold to rule of law

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

Once the standing ovations are over, Stephanie turns to the core of her work - she says it is not so much her achievement but a damning indictment of systemic Home Office policy

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

The #LALY25 judges award for ⭐️⭐️Outstanding Achievement ⭐️⭐️- sponsored by Matrix Chambers – goes to Stephanie Harrison KC @gardencourtlaw
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/barrister/st...

She starts by thanking the crowd and the awards, saying this is the award that matters most

Stephanie Harrison KC | Garden Court Chambers

Stephanie Harrison KC is a leading public law barrister. Her multi-disciplinary practice spans the breadth of public law and civil liberties and includes cases arising from unlawful detention, nationa...

gardencourtchambers.co.uk

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the #LALY25 winner for public law is Shaun Livingston of TV Edwards Solicitors – who started off in insurance
tvedwards.com/person/shaun...

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the #LALY25 winner for Immigration & Asylum Law is Laura Smith - @jcwi-uk.bsky.social‬ - who not only took on one client’s case but took on his pain, she has not only represented clients but mentored them
jcwi.org.uk/about-us/our...

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the #LALY25 Legal Aid Barrister is Justin Ageros - @4pbfamilylaw.bsky.social‬
www.4pb.com/barristers/j...

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @lalyawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

And the Social Welfare Law winner #LALY25 is Rachel Hogan - ‪@childlawcentre.bsky.social‬
childrenslawcentre.org.uk/meet-the-tea... - a specialist SEND lawyer who makes sure children get their needs met and has also supported and empowered clients to tell their stories

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