Shortlist revealed for 2024 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
More than 60 individuals and law firms have been shortlisted in an annual awards.
The Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2024, which returns next month, has announced this year's finalists, with multiple nominations for Weightmans, Aston University and St Philips Chambers among others.
The 14 categories feature three new ones for 2024 - outstanding student contribution, legal PA and junior barrister (scroll down for the full shortlist).
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Now in its 22nd year, finalists will be interviewed by a panel of legal sector experts and business leaders ahead of the ceremony at Birmingham's ICC on March 14.
Birmingham Law Society president Alice Kinder added: "I would like to congratulate every individual and organisation shortlisted for an award.
"The shortlist not only showcases the vibrant range of talent in Birmingham but also places our city on the map as a dynamic and influential legal hub.
"This year's awards reflects our commitment to recognising the diverse contributions made by professionals from all backgrounds and set an inspiring precedent for the future of our legal community."
The judging panel for the awards was led by Jabeer Miah, president of Northamptonshire Law Society.
He said: "It has been a pleasure for me and my colleagues to read and consider the entry submissions for the 2024 Birmingham Legal Awards.
"All entries were of high quality and the work being undertaken in Birmingham is commendable and really impressed the judges.
"Entrants should be proud of their submissions and it took the judges a lot longer than expected to finalise the shortlist, albeit the judges enjoyed learning of the great work th
