Executive Committee
Ayla Iridag - President
Ayla graduated from the University of Dundee in 2014 with an LLB (Hons) and Dip PLP. She began her traineeship with Simpson and Marwick in their Dundee office. Ayla has recently moved to Edinburgh where she is a litigation solicitor with Clyde & Co.
At university Ayla was the Student Director of the Dundee Student Law Clinic and now continues her charity activities as a member of the Lawscot Foundation Fundraising Committee and as a judge with the Donald Dewar Debating Competition.
Ayla has a particular interest in legal education and organises many of our events in Tayside, Perth and Angus.
Ayla was elected President of the Association in May 2019.
Ayla graduated from the University of Dundee in 2014 with an LLB (Hons) and Dip PLP. She began her traineeship with Simpson and Marwick in their Dundee office. Ayla has recently moved to Edinburgh where she is a litigation solicitor with Clyde & Co.
At university Ayla was the Student Director of the Dundee Student Law Clinic and now continues her charity activities as a member of the Lawscot Foundation Fundraising Committee and as a judge with the Donald Dewar Debating Competition.
Ayla has a particular interest in legal education and organises many of our events in Tayside, Perth and Angus.
Ayla was elected President of the Association in May 2019.
Chiara Pieri - Vice President
Chiara is a Solicitor at Shepherd and Wedderburn. Chiara graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Scots Law with Italian Language in 2014, having also completed a year at the University of Bologna. She went on to complete her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde. Chiara is keen to encourage members to become involved with the wider profession through organising social, networking and CPD events. You can follow Chiara on Twitter at @chiarapieridb
Chiara is a Solicitor at Shepherd and Wedderburn. Chiara graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Scots Law with Italian Language in 2014, having also completed a year at the University of Bologna. She went on to complete her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde. Chiara is keen to encourage members to become involved with the wider profession through organising social, networking and CPD events. You can follow Chiara on Twitter at @chiarapieridb
Laila Kennedy - Treasurer
Laila is a Diploma (DPLP) student at the University of Aberdeen, who graduated with a LL.B (Honours) 2:1 in June 2019. Laila first joined the Scottish Young Lawyers’ Association in September 2015, and is delighted to have been re-elected onto the Committee for a third year, as treasurer on the Executive Committee.
Laila is determined and excited to continue raising SYLA's membership to students, and particularly, in Aberdeen, in the Associations 45th anniversary year. She co-manages the Associations’ Twitter and Instagram account, and enjoys making a personal contribution to SYLA by creating more educational, training and networking opportunities, which assist in furthering the legal profession in Scotland.
Laila is on the path to becoming a young lawyer as she is to begin her traineeship with Ledingham Chalmers in August 2020.
Laila is a Diploma (DPLP) student at the University of Aberdeen, who graduated with a LL.B (Honours) 2:1 in June 2019. Laila first joined the Scottish Young Lawyers’ Association in September 2015, and is delighted to have been re-elected onto the Committee for a third year, as treasurer on the Executive Committee.
Laila is determined and excited to continue raising SYLA's membership to students, and particularly, in Aberdeen, in the Associations 45th anniversary year. She co-manages the Associations’ Twitter and Instagram account, and enjoys making a personal contribution to SYLA by creating more educational, training and networking opportunities, which assist in furthering the legal profession in Scotland.
Laila is on the path to becoming a young lawyer as she is to begin her traineeship with Ledingham Chalmers in August 2020.
Claire Paterson - Secretary
Claire is a Trainee Solicitor at Slater and Gordon Lawyers. Claire graduated from the University of Dundee in 2012 before going on to study the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh. She worked as a Paralegal with Slater and Gordon before beginning her traineeship in June 2017. Claire is particularly interested in supporting members struggling to find their footing in the legal profession, through providing advice and networking opportunities. |
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Non-Executive Committee
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Past Prsident - Jessica Weir
Jessica joined the SYLA committee in May 2016 as a non-executive committee member and was elected as President in May 2018. She has also held the posts of Secretary and Vice-President. Jessica graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an LLB (Hons) and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Following this Jessica completed her traineeship with Gillespie Macandrew and qualified as a solicitor in 2016. Jessica is now a solicitor in the banking team at Pinsent Masons. Committee Members Megan Lukins In September 2017 Megan came to Edinburgh to begin her traineeship with MacRoberts LLP after graduating with a First class LLB (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen in 2016 where she went on to complete her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. She was head of events at the Aberdeen Law Project and responsible for organising a busy social and educational calendar arranging guest speakers such as the Lord Advocate and experts from as far afield as South Africa. She was also instrumental in organising various social events for her DPLP year group including the DPLP ball. As a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine from 2008 to 2012, Megan's interest in representing the views of young adults grew. She was delighted to be elected as a non-executive committee member of SYLA in May 2018 so she can be a voice for Scottish young lawyers from all sectors of the profession and promote their well-being. Lysey Reid Lynsey qualified as a solicitor in 2016. Lynsey has recently moved to Burges Salmon's Edinburgh office and is a solicitor in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase team. Lynsey studied at the University of Aberdeen graduating with an LLB (Hons) n 2013 and completing the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in 2014. At University, Lynsey was involved with the Mooting Society committee for a number of years. Lynsey joined the SYLA Committee as a non-executive committee member in May 2019. Amina Amin Amina joined the non-executive committee in May 2019. Amina graduated witha First Class LLB (Hons) from the Robert Gordon University in June 2018 before going on to study the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde. As a committee member of the SYLA Amina hopes to be the presence for ethic minority solicitors. Amina is also interested in fundraising and encouraging young lawyers to become more involved in social, networking and CPD events. Patricia Taylor Patricia is a trainee solicitor with international law firm, DWF. She completed the LL.B. at Glasgow Caledonian University, and the DPLP at the University of Glasgow. Alongside possessing a keen interest in corporate law, Patricia hopes to make a difference during her time as a solicitor. Following on from a managerial position in her University Law Clinic, Patricia is now a volunteer with the Law Society of Scotland's student Mentoring Programme. She is keen to drive social mobility and diversity within the profession, and hopes to utilise her SYLA platform to educate on these matters. Further, with a background in delivering policy-centric events, Patricia is well placed to deliver some topical CPD opportunities. You can follow Patricia on twitter @_patriciataylor Antonia Welsh Matthew McGovern Natalie Bennett |
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Kenneth Norrie, Honorary PresidentProfessor Kenneth Norrie LLB, PhD, FRSE succeeded Alastair Bonnington to become our Honorary President in 2008. Professor Norrie was the Head of Strathclyde Law School between 2001 and 2007. Prior to that appointment he was a Lecturer in Law at Strathclyde University, Aberdeen University and Dundee University. Whilst originally a medical lawyer, Professor Norrie's main research interests developed some years ago into mainstream family law, in particular child law and child protection law, and his interests have recently further developed into the fields of law and sexual orientation and same-sex families. Most former students will remember him fondly as their family law lecturer. Indeed, the must read course text was his "Parent and Child" book, not to mention his legendary "marriage" lecture. He has also written widely on a variety of topics within the law of delict, in particular defamation. He has held visiting lectureships and professorships at the Universities of Regensburg, Vienna, Sydney, Wellington and Cape Town. He has taught classes at the Universities of Glasgow and Baltimore, Maryland. The Scottish Young Lawyers Association are delighted that such a well liked and respected academic holds our post of Honorary President. |
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