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Ben Darby elected as DASLS President for 2026/2027 at AGM
DASLS Presidential Team Elected for 2026/2027
We are delighted to announce Ben Darby of Darby & Darby accepted the role of President for the coming year at the DASLS AGM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at The Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Exeter. Thank you to those who attended. Congratulations.
James McNally of Slee Blackwell was elected for the position of Vice President and Rachel Buckley of The Family Law Company was elected Deputy Vice-President.
Following her term as President, Pam Johns of Coodes was awarded the position of Immediate Past President. We look forward to Pam hosting the Annual Awards Dinner in June as her final DASLS role. Thank you Pam for all your commitment, enthusiasm and relentless fundraising over the last three years.
We wish you all a successful year.
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