A Manchester representative on the Law Society’s Council has been elected as the organisation’s new deputy vice president.

Jeff Lewis, a deputy district judge on the Northern circuit since 2001, will take office in October this year before becoming vice president in 2027 and president of the Law Society in 2028.

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Jeff Lewis will be president at Chancery Lane in 2028

Lewis, who joined independent law firm Brabners Solicitors as a partner in 2005, has represented Manchester on the Law Society Council since 2016. A commercial litigator, he is a former president of Manchester Law Society. 

Lewis, who is the 184th deputy vice president of the Law Society, said: ‘I look forward to being a strong voice for solicitors, encouraging young people to enter the profession and build their careers. We need to ensure our justice system continues to serve everyone effectively.’

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Law Society president Mark Evans added: ‘[Jeff Lewis] emerged from a strong pool of candidates, and his experience and commitment to the profession will be invaluable. I look forward to working with Jeff to drive progress and help the Law Society navigate the future successfully for our members, the legal community and society. I wish him all the best.’