Harrogate lawyer Emma Doughty has been appointed to the committee of Young Resolution (YRES) in West and North Yorkshire. YRES work alongside the regional committee to encourage professional best practice and promote supporting families to resolve difficulties constructively.

Emma is actively involved in organising a wide range of seminars, training and social events to provide members with opportunities to strengthen professional relationships and stay up to date with the latest developments in family law.

Emma said: “it is a huge honour to be a committee member of such a well-respected organisation with a mark for reassurance and quality. Not only does this platform give me the opportunity to contribute to positive change within the family justice system but it also greatly assists my on-going personal growth and ability to guide families towards the best solution for their individual circumstances.”

Emma of Harrogate Family Law, is also an active member of her local legal community having recently joined the committee of Harrogate District Law Society (HDLS). Emma is about to launch an all-inclusive Junior Professionals Networking Event in association with HDLS. The first social event will take place on 12 April 2018 and seeks to encourage Junior Professionals to be proactive at establishing a network of contacts they can trust to deliver an excellent service for their clients. If you or anyone you know are interested in attending future events, please contact Emma at: emma.doughty@harrogatefamilylaw.co.uk to be added to the mailing list.

Emma said: “There is such a high calibre of legal professionals within the Harrogate area and I am keen to be involved with raising the profile of Harrogate as a Centre of Legal Excellence.”