Nominations will be judged by an experienced panel of independent judges, comprising leading figures from law, business and academia.
The short-listing judges are responsible for selecting the finalists in each category from the submitted nominations, while the finalist judges select the overall winners, following a rigorous interview process.
SHORT-LISTING JUDGES – 31 JANUARY 2019
- Anthony Rollason, Regional Manager – Legal – Landmark Information Group – Head Judge
- Chris Owen, Consultant to the Legal Profession – Past Chairman of Birmingham Law Society
- Sarah Ramsey, Dean, Birmingham Campus – The University of Law
INTERVIEW STAGE JUDGES
25 February 2019
- Paul Faulkner, Chief Executive – Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
- Sarah Ramsey, Dean, Birmingham Campus – The University of Law
- District Judge Mian – Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre
26 February 2019
- Chris Owen, Consultant to the Legal Profession – Past Chairman of Birmingham Law Society
- Dr. Luke Mason, Associate Professor, School of Law – Birmingham City University
- John Moriarty – Bristol Law Society (former President and Chair)
27 February 2019
- Victoria Mee, General Counsel – Aston University
- District Judge Shorthose – Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre
- Michelle Garlick, President – Manchester Law Society
28 February 2019
- Anthony Rollason, Regional Manager – Legal, Landmark Information Group
- Professor Lisa Webley, Head of Birmingham Law School, CEPLER Director – University of Birmingham
- Her Honour Frances Kirkham CBE – Head Judge