2020 Elections for the Bar Representation Committee of Lincoln's Inn Member with no current practising certificate in England and Wales Taseem Ashraf Year of call 2018 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) Non-practising barrister based in London Trainee Lawyer, GLD Justice & Development Division London Statement Esteemed Colleagues, I write to you today to ask for your vote in support of my candidacy for ‘Member with no current practising certificate in England and Wales’ on the Bar Representation Committee of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Currently a trainee lawyer with the Government Legal Department, with a particular interest in Justice and Development, I have been an enthusiastic and involved member of Lincoln’s Inn since 2014 and was called to the Bar in 2018. If elected with your support, I will do my utmost to represent your interests in the Inn’s Bench Committees, influencing strategic issues such as the management of the Inn, as well as education, admissions, and scholarships. 1 I have a good perspective of life and work of the Inn, having regularly contributed by volunteering as a witness on the Pupils Advocacy Training course and Tutor Training sessions, offering guidance to new students at introductory events and as a panellist answering questions from BPTC students. It is an honour and great joy to be a part of the Lincoln’s Inn community. I would be grateful for the opportunity to give back to the Inn by steadfastly representing your views and interests. Thank you. Taz Committee Status Seeking Election for the first time Dzedhaan Bhatoo Year of call 2007 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) Senior State Counsel Office of the DPP Mauritius Since 2011 Statement I have not been active with the Inns but wish to change that. In Mauritius, I had been in private practice since 2008 and I joined the ODPP in 2011. I have had exposure to trials on a wide range of offences (homicide, financial and fraud crimes, road traffic offences, sexual offences, cybercrime cases and drug 2 trafficking) before stipendiary magistrates as well as Judges in appellate capacity and Judges before the Assizes (jury trials). I have had training in cybercrime and computer misuse and recently followed a seminar on human trafficking organised by the APA, led by the New York District Attorneys’ Office. Committee Status Seeking Election for the first time Dr Miranda Brawn Year of call 2012 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) Banking and Finance within City of London Statement Dr Miranda Brawn Esq is an inspirational global leader and diversity expert with 20+ years of fresh, transformational leadership delivered to global companies, universities, schools, non-profits and governments across both public and private sectors. One of the first women of colour on the trading floor of a tier one investment bank where her career includes her work as a lawyer, banker, sales trader, equality commissioner and advisor for various organisations across all sectors including law and educational institutions. She has advised Lambeth Council, 10 Downing Street and the Cabinet Office etc. Multi-award winning Brawn is recognised as a trailblazer and honoured numerous times domestically and internationally for her achievements. This includes Woman of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards and Highly Commended Diversity Leader at the UK Diversity Legal Awards. She is the Founder of a multi-award-winning Charity called “The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation”, where she has mentored Lincoln’s Inn members and partnered with University of Law, Hogan Lovells and Hardwicke Chambers to name but a few to increase diversity within law. Her annual diversity leadership lecture 3 made UK history at the University of Law in 2016. https://www.tmbdlf.com/annual- lecture-and-events Committee Status Seeking Election for the first time Ewelina Florczak Year of call 2020 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) Called to the Bar in March 2020. Statement I aspire to practice Criminal Law. I was called to the Bar in March 2020 and I am currently working for a national charity providing advice regarding employment disputes and welfare rights. I have had experience advocating on behalf vulnerable citizens. I have an innate ability to engage with the public and understand their opinions of the Trust. I enjoy working with others, especially when I know that my assistance can change someone's life for the better. I am driven by a desire for social justice and advocating change. I found the Inn to be extremely supportive during my BPTC . Therefore, I have dedicated myself to participate in voluntary actives to support the Inn and its members. I hope I can contribute with my experience and passion to represent the best interest of the Members. Committee Status Seeking Election for the first time 4 Katie Hardman Year of call 2019 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) Non-practising barrister based in the South West of England. Statement Hello everyone, I am standing for election to the Bar Representation Committee because I believe that, in the current challenging climate faced to enter the legal profession, new members and those seeking pupillage need someone who is in the same situation as them and understands their concerns representing them. Since completing the BPTC in 2019 I have been in that position. Whilst seeking pupillage I have begun to forge a career in the legal profession as a County Court advocate, gaining experience on my feet and speaking to others in the same position about the challenges they have faced. I have been fortunate enough to be able to continue this work despite the recent disruptions to Court listings and can appreciation for how difficult it may have been for recent graduates to begin their careers in a similar fashion, instead having to turn to alternative routes. I consider that I have demonstrated my commitment to expanding access to the profession, having come from a non-legal family myself, through my volunteering work for Mooting competitions, making myself available to external students to help them grow in their confidence, develop their advocacy skills and gain an insight into the Bar. Committee Status Seeking Election for the first time 5 Hasan Hashmi, ASC Year of call 2009 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) Self employed as a Partner at Hashmi & Hashmi in Karachi, Pakistan, dealing mainly in Corporate and Commercial matters. Statement May I avail this opportunity to introduce myself to all learned members of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. I was Called to the Bar in 2009 having completed my LLB (Hons.) and LL.M from the University of Buckingham, UK. I was enrolled as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2016. I have been a Visiting Faculty member of several reputable educational institutions in Karachi, including Institute of Business Administration, SZABIST and S.M. Law College. My active participation at the Bar and aforesaid role as a lecturer has enabled me to support and encourage aspiring lawyers in the challenges they face in the early years of their career. If elected with your support as a member of the Bar Representation Committee, I shall play a vital role in the affairs of the Inn, facilitating students who have pursued a degree in law and are aspiring to be Called to the Bar, in due course. I look forward to your kind support. Committee Status Seeking Election for the first time 6 Joseph Maillard Year of call 2014 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) French member (non-practising barrister), deputy general counsel of a leading European media group based in both Paris and Brussels. Statement I strongly believe that the Inn should support the Members who are currently practising overseas, in particular in terms of post-call education and for those intending to return to England & Wales to practise at the Bar. Proud member of Lincoln’s Inn, I am confident that the excellent staff and the magnificent facilities of our Inn are key elements for achieving this goal. In the context of the withdrawal from the EU and of the global paralysis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, I am of the view that it is vital for the Inn to remain firmly a welcoming and supportive place for all its Members. Committee Status Seeking Election for the first time 7 Tonmoy Mukherjee Year of call 2002 Practice (current practising status, practice area and location of practice) Non-practicing Barrister, working in-house as Global Head of Legal at a tech/data analytics/market research company based in London. Statement I first joined Lincoln's Inn whilst attending University (LSE, Law 2000), directly located next to the Inn. I spent many an afternoon using the library, visiting the chapel and regularly walking through the grounds. Subsequently, I have attended events at the Inn, including talks and seminars. Upon completion of the Bar, I have been working within the law till date, in a variety of roles and organisations. Having started off working at a City law firm in the Litigation department, I have substantially spent my career working in industry as a lawyer for a variety of multi-national organisations. Whilst maintaining a professional career, I have conducted pro-bono legal work at Battersea Law Centre, and I served as a Special Constable with the Metropolitan Police between 2006 and 2011, reaching the rank of MSC Sergeant. My experiences have entailed working with non-legally qualified colleagues, addressing and assisting with commercial matters as well as legal conundrums.