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A day in the life of ... Gillian Rivers
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Gillian receiving her award for Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year at The Family Law Awards 2018
What is your position and what do you do on a day to day basis?
I’m a Partner in the family law team at
Penningtons Manches and I’m also the Chair of Penningtons Manches Charitable Foundation. On a day-to-day basis I manage my client base working closely with associates and where required other partners within the firm. I also oversee the initiatives of the Foundation.
How long have you been in this role and what brought you here?
I started my post-qualification employment 25 years ago in a firm on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders where I developed a family law practice. After five years as a partner I moved into London where until very recently I have maintained my practice. I have recently relocated to my firm`s Guildford office. I have enjoyed working with a variety of different people over the years. My pro bono work started about five years ago and spans a broad remit but my personal focus is in relation to the prevention of slavery...
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