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JAMES VILLAREAL IS FIRST FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL CATEGORY TO WIN BIRMINGHAM YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR James Villareal, chief executive officer of Glide Utilities became the first contender from the Entrepreneurial category to win Birmingham Young Professional of the Year (BYPY) at the event’s 10th anniversary awards ceremony.

President's Column

Monday, 7th June 2010

Life is never dull as a lawyer! With all the issues surrounding professional indemnity insurance, alternative business structures, a new regulation regime and legal aid, we all thought we understood at least one issue: referral fees.

New Out of Court Initiative for City's Judges

Wednesday, 16th June 2010

Birmingham Law Society has launched a new initiative designed to improve dialogue between the local judiciary and solicitors. The organisation’s dispute resolution committee launched the Judges/Solicitors Forum following a request from regional judges keen to get a better understanding of the issues currently facing solicitors.

NEW PRESIDENCY ROLE FOR BERNARD SHEPHERD

Thursday, 24th June 2010

Bernard Shepherd has been appointed president of the West Midland Association of Law Societies (WMALS). Formerly president of Birmingham Law Society, Mr Shepherd takes the baton from Ros Caldicott, who has been in the chair for six years and moves across to become secretary of the organisation.