The Bristol Law Society has announced the shortlisted individuals and firms for its coveted annual awards, which will be presented at its annual dinner next month.
The event is regarded as the highlight of the Bristol legal year, with the awards recognising the brightest and best of those working in the local legal community. 
The master of ceremonies at this year’s dinner on October 15 is BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman. The event, sponsored by UWE and staged at the Marriott City Centre Hotel, is sold out.
Bristol Law Society president Michael Gupwell said: “Thank you to everyone who nominated in this years’ process and our particular congratulations to everyone who received a nomination.
“The nominations really are testament to the great legal work that is undertaken by both firms and individuals across the Bristol and Bath region.
“The judging panel had the unenviable task of shortlisting from the many nominations received, nominations which show the amazing work done the length and breadth of our region.”
The categories and shortlists are:
Law Student of the Year (sponsored by Wessex Searches)
Sarah Carter (University of Law)
Richie Rees (Paragon Costs Solutions)
Emma Trevett (UWE)
Support Team Member of the Year (sponsored by Damar Training)
Amanda Jennings (Barcon +Kirby)
Claire Taylor (VWV)
Sarah Vickery (TLT)
Junior Lawyer of the Year (sponsored by UWE)
Charmaine Moger (Barcan + Kirby)
Zina Ruffino (Watkins)
Sarah Sadek (Avon & Bristol Law Centre)
CiLEX of the Year (sponsored by Bristol Law Society Recruitment)
Sarah Goodridge (Withy King)
Sophie Jennifer Pyle (Burges Salmon)
Jackie Roe (VWV)
Pro Bono Individual of the Year (sponsored by The University of Law)
Clare Carter (Avon & Bristol Law Centre)
Marie Huggins (UWE)
Rebecca Stevens (Withy King)
CSR Firm of the Year (sponsored by DPS Software)
Fussell Wright
Irwin Mitchell
Wards
Barrister of the Year (sponsored by Legal Cost Finance)
Leslie Blohm QC (St Johns Chambers)
Andrew Marsden (Commercial Chambers)
Richard Smith QC (Guildhall)
Chambers of the Year (sponsored by Hobs Reprographics)
Albion Chambers
Guildhall Chambers
St Johns Chambers
Solicitor of the Year (sponsored by Paragon Costs Solutions)
Jessica Booz (VWV)
Daniela Nickols (Mowbray Woodwards)
Alexandra Robinson (Cook & Co)
Law Firm – up to and including 15 Partners – of the Year (sponsored by Willis)
Barcan + Kirby
Cook & Co
Lyons
Law Firm -over 15 Partners -of the Year (sponsored by Lloyds Bank)
Irwin Mitchell
Osborne Clarke
Wards
A further award will be given out at the dinner. Sponsored by The Law Society, The President’s Outstanding Achievement Award has no shortlist, but will be announced on the night.
