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SSA - AGM 2023

Monday, 23 October 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting will take place at 5.30pm on Thursday 23 November 2023 at Thorntons, Citypoint, 3rd Floor, 65 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD. The AGM is open to all members and we would be delighted if you could come along.

At 6pm there will be a talk from Alan Cameron KC. Alan is an Advocate Depute who took silk earlier this year.

Following Alan's talk, there will be a reception with drinks and nibbles to celebrate this year’s King’s Counsel appointments, and to welcome the newly qualified Solicitor Advocates. If you would like to attend please email [email protected]

The Society would welcome new Committee members. If you would like to become involved or have any motions to be put to the meeting please contact Ellen on 07792 586138 or email [email protected].

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