Jamie Humpheson has been appointed president of the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society.
- Humpheson succeeds Ellie Hirst, who served as president in 2023, and aims to build upon her successful leadership.
- The society, with over 140 years of history, provides crucial support and services to the local legal community.
- Jamie Humpheson’s presidency is endorsed by colleagues, including Philip Clarke from Eaton Smith Solicitors.
- Jamie expresses gratitude to his predecessor and outlines his plans to engage with Huddersfield and Dewsbury’s legal communities.
Jamie Humpheson, a senior solicitor at Eaton Smith Solicitors specialising in commercial property, has been appointed as the president of the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society. The appointment marks a significant step in his career and provides an opportunity to influence the local legal landscape.
The society, which has been a cornerstone of legal support in the area for more than 140 years, continues to offer its members a platform for networking, socialising, and contributing to public service through pro bono work. Collaborating with the Access to Justice Foundation, the organisation ensures legal services are accessible to those in need, highlighting its commitment to community service.
Jamie succeeds Ellie Hirst, an associate solicitor at Chadwick Lawrence, who led as president throughout 2023 following a year as vice-president. Humpheson acknowledges Hirst’s dedication, stating, ‘I would like to thank Ellie Hirst of Chadwick Lawrence, our outgoing president, for all her hard work and dedication under her tenure. She will be a tough act to follow.’
Reflecting on his new role, Jamie extends his appreciation to Matthew Dickerson for his proposal and expresses eagerness to collaborate with legal professionals in Huddersfield and Dewsbury. His presidency is welcomed by colleagues, with Philip Clarke, a partner at Eaton Smith Solicitors, commenting, ‘We are extremely proud to see Jamie appointed president of the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society. We wish him all the best and can’t wait to support him in his new role.’
Jamie Humpheson’s presidency represents a promising new chapter for the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society.
