New legal awards celebrate women in law
Stacy Campbell
Business Women Scotland (BWS) hosted its inaugural Women in Law Awards at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow, welcoming 200 guests from across the Scottish legal profession for a landmark celebration of female talent, leadership, and achievement.
The event, supported by Sharri Pimbley Associates Legal Recruitment, was the first of its kind in Scotland dedicated solely to women in law. It recognised outstanding individuals and female-led teams.
Winners on the day included:
- Commercial Property / Residential Property Award – Stephanie Mann, Laurie & Co
- Boutique Law Firm of the Year – Emma Reid & Cathy Donald, Ergo Law
- Law Firm of the Year (Large) – Female Leader – Lesley Larg, Thorntons Law
- Family and Child Law Award – Donna McKay, Brodies LLP
- Law Firm of the Year (Small) – Female Leader – Lynsey Millar, Lanarkshire Law Practice Limited
- Mentor of the Year – Ann Logan, Balfour + Manson
- Paralegal of the Year – Laura Brown, Brown Owl Legal Support
- Private Client Award – Anna Hills, W & A S Bruce
- Rising Star of the Year – Annsia Nabi, Thorntons
- Solicitor of the Year – Stacy Campbell, McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors
- Trainee Solicitor of the Year – Caroline Erentz, COPFS
A Special Recognition Award was presented to Susanne Tanner KC of Ampersand Advocates for her “outstanding contribution” as Advocate of the Year.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Lady Elish Angiolini in recognition of her exceptional career, leadership, and lasting impact on Scotland’s legal and public service landscape.
Founder of Business Women Scotland, Lynne Kennedy MBE, said: “These awards mark a significant milestone in recognising and celebrating the achievements of women in Scotland’s legal profession. The calibre of nominees and winners has been truly exceptional, and it is clear that women are leading, influencing, and transforming the sector at every level.”
Following the success of this inaugural event, Business Women Scotland has confirmed that the next Women in Law Awards will take place in March 2027.



