We tell @NewLawJournal that the UK government must consider the impact of its justice reforms on other parts of the system. If appeal routes are restricted, the pressure on judicial review could increase further. ow.ly/yhaM50ZNe2V

We’re delighted to announce that Dana Denis-Smith OBE has been elected as our next deputy vice president! Dana is an award-winning solicitor, entrepreneur and champion of diversity in the legal profession. She’s the founder and chief executive of Obelisk Support, a legal services provider promoting flexible working, and the founder of the First 100 Years project, a campaign which celebrates the history of women in law. Her contributions have been recognised with her being awarded: 🌟 An OBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her services to women 🌟 The Legal 500 Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding achievements in legal services Dana said: “I am thrilled to be elected as the new deputy vice president of the Law Society. “Along with the president and vice president, colleagues and the Law Society as a whole, I believe we can champion solicitors at all stages of their career, promote a diverse and inclusive profession and support our members in their crucial work as guardians of the rule of law. “We have a great opportunity to use technology more with the aim of improving legal services and increasing access to justice – our legal system remains a global leader which is a great place to be. “Above all, we want to champion our profession's values as the rule of law remains our first priority.” We’re looking forward to working with Dana as our new deputy vice president. Congratulations, Dana! 👏 📸: Rares Helici

“It is our collective responsibility to ensure that our current frameworks adapt in time.” Jonathan Goldsmith, chair of our Policy & Regulatory Affairs committee, tells @lawsocgazette about the role of AI in training programmes. ow.ly/6nPk50WFNxG