2023/24 Committee Members

Chloe is staying on as our Charities Representative for 2023/2024 after joining the JLD committee in 2022. She is responsible for encouraging the Sheffield JLD’s charitable links, which involves liaising with local organisations and organising the JLD’s fundraising efforts.

Chloe is a Trainee Solicitor at Taylor Emmet, currently in her first seat in the Clinical Negligence team. She studied law at the University of Exeter, with a year spent in Australia at the University of Wollongong, before completing a master’s degree in Human Rights Law at the University of York.

Chloe loves trail running, yoga and spoiling her cat.

Emerald is our Sponsorship Representative. She liaises with local businesses and charities to secure funding for our JLD events. Emerald is looking forward to strengthening existing relationships between the JLD and local organisations, as well as building new ones.

Emerald is a first year Trainee Solicitor at Knights, currently completing her third seat in the firm’s Residential Property team. She studied Law at the University of Birmingham and returned to Sheffield where she worked as a Paralegal and completed her LPC and Masters.

Outside of work, she is a pole fitness instructor and enjoys attending aerial hoop classes and the gym.

Bailey is our Education Representative and is responsible for creating and maintaining links with local universities, encouraging student participation at Sheffield JLD events and representing the Sheffield JLD at law fairs.

Bailey currently works at Taylor Emmet as a part time Legal Assistant, whilst studying the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law. Bailey will commence her training contract at the firm in September 2023.

Bailey is looking forward to making new connections within the industry and networking with other young professionals.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and going to the gym.

Katie is our Vice President and Secretary and is responsible for maintaining the Sheffield JLD inbox, updating the Mail list and taking minutes in committee meetings.

Katie is a Paralegal and Future Trainee Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. Before joining Irwin Michell, Katie studied Law and Criminology at the University of Sheffield followed by the LPC at BPP University.

Katie is really excited to be a part of the 2023/24 Committee and connecting with the legal community in Sheffield and hopefully growing the JLD!

In her spare time, Katie enjoys weight training, baking and spending time with her cats, Rosie and Marge.

Ilma is one of our Events Representatives and is responsible for organising, running and promoting events for the JLD.

Ilma is currently a third-seat trainee in Freeths’ Commercial team. She is also studying at the University of Law in her preparations to sit the first part of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) this July.

Ilma is excited of the opportunity of trying to expand the JLD’s community and engaging them in various types of events.

In her spare time, Ilma is driven by any personal challenge she can embark on. She actively plays squash, loves hiking and builds her knowledge about frogs.

Luke is our President and is responsible for overseeing the organisation and management of the Sheffield JLD and chairing committee meetings. Luke is also our representative at a national level with the Junior Lawyers Network and other JLDs.

He currently works as an newly qualified solicitor at Irwin Mitchell in the corporate department, splitting his time between the Sheffield and Leeds offices.

At university he studied Geography (studying volcanoes for his dissertation), and completed the GDL and the LPC. Before starting his training contract Luke also worked as a paralegal.

Luke is hoping to continue to grow the Sheffield JLD by increasing engagement with our members and also with local firms and businesses.

Luke is a keen gamer, a self-described “fair weather runner” and likes to get out into the Peaks (if there is a pub on the way back). He also enjoys cooking and is particularly proud of his cheesecake recipe.

Jon is our Treasurer and is responsible for managing our finances and working with our President to agree budgets for events.

Jon is looking forward to playing a part in the development of the Sheffield JLD and getting to socialise with others in the profession. It is an exciting way to make connections and help those coming into the sector who may not know where to start on the route to qualification or otherwise

Jon is a commercial property solicitor at Wrigleys Solicitors. He recently joined the firm after qualifying as a solicitor in February 2023 and specialise in lettings in the transport and rail sectors.

Jon studied LLB Law at university, followed by MA Legal Practice which was a master’s degree incorporating the Legal Practice Course.

Jon’s hobbies include listening to (a lot) of music, playing video games and graphics editing. He also loves walking and getting out to socialise with friends.

Holly is one of our Events Representatives and was elected in March 2022 and remains on the committee for the 23/24 year. Holly is responsible for planning organising and promoting events for the JLD such as the flagship Winter Ball.

Holly is currently a Paralegal at BRM Solicitors and is due to commence her training contract with the firm in September this year. Alongside work Holly also studies the LPC part time with the University of Law.

Holly is looking forward to continuing on the JLD this year to host more large scale events, increasing the JLD’s community and also growing her own personal network.

In her spare time, Holly enjoys watching Sheffield United, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family.

Sophie is our Social Media Representative and is responsible for creating social media content and promoting Sheffield JLD events. She is looking forward to engaging with new and existing JLD members.

Sophie currently works at Taylor Emmet as a Legal Assistant in the Corporate department. She will be commencing her training as a Trainee Solicitor from September 2023 in the firm’s Business Legal Services.

Sophie studied Law in Nottingham and has completed the LPC and Masters where she has written a dissertation on insolvency law.

Outside of work, Sophie enjoys trying new restaurants with friends and family. She also likes keeping active and spending time with her three dogs.

Megan is our FELT (firms with eight or less trainees) Representative. Her aim this year is to ensure FELT in Sheffield get involved in JLD events, including a dedicated event for the lawyers in those firms.

Megan will continue to try and support junior lawyers in the smaller firms and ensure their views are represented by the Sheffield JLD.

Megan is a Family Law Solicitor at Graysons Solicitors. She qualified as a solicitor in December 2021.

Megan studied Law at Sheffield Hallam and then went on to do the LPC at University of Sheffield.

Megan enjoys reading, spending time with friends and travelling.