20 October 2011
A most excellent Legal Executive
The Institute of Legal Executives is proud to
hear that Philip Warford was announced the Legal Executive of the
Year at this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards.
Upon receiving his award on Tuesday night (18 October 2011),
Philip Warford of Renaissance Legal said: “I was totally thrilled
and so proud to be the winner amongst such an amazingly strong
short list. For me it's all about following what you feel
passionate about and not allowing prejudice in the hierarchy of the
legal profession to hold you back. Legal Executives are equal to
other lawyers. Just because we don't have a degree does not make us
any less able. I cannot be more proud of my qualification and of
being a Legal Executive.
“It's a fantastic step in the right direction for The Law
Society to honour Legal Executives at their Excellence Awards.”
In choosing Philip as their winner, the award’s judges said:
“Providing an outstanding service to ILEX, the legal sector and
charitable organisations, Philip is an inspiration to those around
him. His efforts to make the law more accessible through unique,
innovative approaches to business demonstrate the lengths Philip is
prepared to go to for the benefit of others.”
ILEX president Susan Silver added: “Philip is a shining example
of how excellent a Legal Executive can be and I can’t think of a
more deserving winner. Not only does Philip shine in the day to day
work he carries out through Renaissance Law, but he also gives up
many hours of his free time to provide pro bono work for the
elderly, a lot of which he takes no credit for.
“We are very pleased and delighted that our members are
continuing to get the recognition they deserve through events like
the Law Society Excellence Awards.”
Also highly commended were Legal Executives, Alexandra Boardman
of Hartnell Chanot & Partners Ltd and Lynette Vaughan of
Watkins & Gunn.
The Law Society Excellence Awards recognise the most outstanding
legal practitioners in their field and are open to individuals and
teams across the entire legal sector. They are designed to
recognise best practice and to celebrate excellence and outstanding
achievement in areas that are central to the profession today.
For more information about the ILEX route to qualification as a
lawyer, visit our website www.ilexcareers.org.uk.
ENDS