Jason Lartey, founder of London-based firm Lartey & Co, is the first Black male president of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association, reported the Law Society Gazette .

The appointment was made official at the organization’s annual meeting on Monday November 3. Lartey succeeds Casey Jenkins in the role.

Lartey said he aimed to sustain Jenkins’ focus on solicitors’ wellbeing.

“The job we do is not easy. The hours are long, the pressure and stakes are high, and the emotional toll is real. But we love what we do. We must make wellbeing a collective responsibility, not just a personal one,” Lartey said in a statement published by the Gazette .

He also sought to prioritize bringing fresh talent into the profession.

“We must encourage new entrants and support younger lawyer

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