Brighton solicitor appointed president of The Sussex Law Society

The election took place on October 15 at the first ever on-line Annual General Meeting attended by the general committee which each year appoints the positions of President, Vice-president, honorary treasurer and honorary secretary.

Lucy will hold that role for one year, and takes over the mantle from the outgoing president, Jacqueline Hardaway, managing partner of Dawson Lewis solicitors in Uckfield.

Founded in 1860, The Sussex Law Society is a professional organisation representing solicitors practising in the central Sussex area. It provides invaluable benefits to its members

including local training as well as a platform to share news and local legal updates.

In this much-coveted role Lucy will continue to lead and support The Sussex Law Society’s members during the next 12 months.

As the owner of boutique consultancy law firm Cognitive Law, Lucy has a passion for creating a true work life balance for solicitors. Lucy’s fresh approach to how legal services

can be delivered will be invaluable in supporting members at this tough time.

Lucy has grand plans for the year and will be dedicating her time as president to supporting the members in adapting to change; as well as bringing awareness of solicitors’ wellbeing

and mental health to the forefront.

Having been appointed president Lucy said “I am excited and honoured to accept this role, during what are uncertain and potentially difficult times for law firms. I will be drawing on my experience of flexible and remote working to help fellow professionals adapt and thrive whilst maintaining a supportive and collegiate environment in which to practice.”

The Sussex Law Society chief operating officer Jeanette Lacy-Scott said of the AGM “Congratulations Lucy Tarrant - I was so uplifted by your talk of camaraderie in the profession and your vision of how the Sussex Law Society can support its members in these difficult times, particularly our Junior Lawyers. And thanks to Jacqueline Hardaway who has been an amazing President over the past 18 months and an absolute joy to work with. It was a fun first virtual AGM and set a positive tone for the year ahead in spite of everything!”

To find out more about The Sussex Law Society visit www.sussex-law.co.uk