Past president of Law Society joins Birmingham firm

Christina Blacklaws, non-executive director at Anthony Collins Solicitors

The immediate past president of the Law Society England and Wales has joined Anthony Collins Solicitors as a non-executive director.

Christina Blacklaws will support Anthony Collins Solicitors’ ongoing growth, while also helping the firm develop the ways it delivers its legal services.

She is also the chair of the LawTech delivery panel, a group set up to develop the regulatory and legislative framework for LawTech in the UK to thrive. Blacklaws was previously Cripps’ director of innovation, and she founded one of the UK’s first virtual law firms.

Christina Blacklaws, non-executive director at Anthony Collins Solicitors, said: “Joining Anthony Collins Solicitors is a great privilege. The firm’s core principles of access to justice and social purpose strike a chord with my own beliefs, and I look forward to supporting its aim of improving lives, communities and society.

“I plan to use my experience in LawTech and help the firm identify new ways to incorporate technology as a tool that enhances the law profession and unlocks growth.”

Her appointment comes at a time of strong growth for the Birmingham-headquartered legal firm, which launched a new Manchester office in January.

Peter Hubbard, senior partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors, said: “As non-executive director, Christina will play a vital role in challenging us and adding a fresh perspective to the thinking of our board. Christina brings with her a wealth of expertise that will prove invaluable in supporting the firm’s growth and technological innovation.”

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