Liverpool Law February 14 February 2014 | Page 3

From the Editor committee I was surprised at how much work went on behind the scenes with MP's, Councillors, the Law society and various charities and benevolent societies and thought it would be interesting for members to understand more of how Liverpool Law Society operates. A different committee will be featured each month and if of interest please consider getting more involved and perhaps joining one. WELCOME To our February edition, you will hopefully notice we have been busy changing the style of the magazine and we have included several new columns I hope will be of interest to you. The new "Meet the Committee" column is intended to provide some background information on the work of the society's various sub-committees. When I joined the general We have also introduced a networking column to highlight the number of local organisations in our area that provide networking opportunities for local firms and businesses. If you are a member of an organisation not listed and would like it included please let me know. You will see from Our President's column she has had a busy and productive start to the year, last month we reported on the society's meeting with MP's this month Glenys refers to the society's meeting with local councillors reported on page 7. Both meetings were excellent forums to put forward our concerns with the effect of government cuts on the profession and on the electorate and as Glenys mentions we had a positive and supportive response. I found Weightmans article on their experience of the higher apprentice scheme, from the view point of the firm and the lucky apprentice, an interesting and useful reminder that there is more than one way to enter this fabulous profession. I hope you enjoy reading about the events, conferences and achievements this month and thank you for your submissions. 1.00-2.00pm 12.30-2.00pm 1.00-2.00pm 1.00-2.00pm 5.30-8.00pm IT Forum Spring Lunch HR Networking Lunch COLP Forum Summer BBQ Liverpool Law Society’s monthly magazine Do you have something to share with other Liverpool Law Society members? Has your firm participated in an interesting or unusual case? Do you feature on the Movers & Shakers page? Have you participated in a CSR event? Share your news with the legal community. All members’ contributions to Liverpool Law warmly welcomed. Please send your article (and photos with captions where appropriate) to the Editor Sylvia Shepherd at Photographs should be provided in the highest resolution possible to ensure good reproduction Deadlines for 2014 20th January for February 17th February for March 17th March for April 14th April for May 19th May for June 16th June for July 21st July for August 18th August for September 15th September for October 20th October for November 17th November for December Liverpool Law Society Published by Liverpool Law Society To mark the International Festival for Business taking place in Liverpool in 2014, we shall be ‘twinning’ a Liverpool landmark, with a similar location elsewhere in the world. This month features Liverpool and Peking Universities. Need an expert in medical or dental negligence? Refer to us. Liverpool Law Needs YOU [email protected] Sylvia Shepherd Editor Dates for your Diary 06/03/14 04/04/14 25/04/14 07/05/14 16/06/14 Editorial 3 City : Allerton : Garston Baskerville Publications Ltd 25 Southworth Way Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 2WW Tel: 01253 829431 email: [email protected] Front cover design by Paul Sealey 0151 733 3353 www.gadllp.co.uk