Circuit Officers
Kate Brunner QC
Leader
Kate Brunner QC is Leader of Circuit with effect from 1 October 2019. Kate was called to the Bar in 1997 (Inner Temple) and practises from Albion Chambers, Bristol. She practises in crime, regulatory work, child law, and inquests. She took silk in 2015 and in the same year set up the Western Circuit Women’s Forum.
Jodie Mittell
Circuit Junior
Jodie Mittell of 3PB Barristers, Winchester is the Circuit Junior with responsibility for the day to day operation of the Circuit and its financial affairs. Jodie was called to the Bar in 2004 (Inner Temple) and practises in crime. She was appointed Deputy District Judge (Magistrates Courts) in 2017 and is an experienced advocacy trainer for Circuit.
Gemma White
Wine Treasurer
Gemma White of 3PB Barristers Winchester is Wine Treasurer with responsibility for all social events on Circuit. Gemma was called to the Bar in 2009 (Inner Temple) and practises in crime, sports and public and regulatory law.
Practice Area Members
- Crime: Jason Beal, Devon Chambers
- Family: Carla Flexman, Colleton Chambers
- Civil: James Counsell QC, Outer Temple Chambers
- Employment: Matt Jackson, Albion Chambers
Constituency Members
- London: Vacant
- Hants, Wilts & Dorset: Ellena Pearson, KBG Chambers
- Devon & Cornwall: Holly Rust, Devon Chambers
- Bristol, Somerset & Gloucestershire: Richard Posner, Crown Prosecution Service
Bar Council Representatives
- Silk Rep: Kate Lumsdon QC, 23 Essex Street
- Junior Rep: Susan Jones, 3 Paper Buildings
- Young Bar Committee: Lucy Conroy, 12CP Barristers
Area Bar Juniors
- Devon & Cornwall: Vacant
- Bristol: Alex West, Albion Chambers
- Hampshire, Wilts & Dorset: Tim Akers, Pump Court Chambers
Training & Education
- Director of Training: Anna Vigars QC, Guildhall Chambers
- New Practitioners: Criminal – Jo Martin QC, Devon Chambers
- Civil: Hugh Sims QC, Guildhall Chambers and Peter Jennings, 3 Paper Buildings
Administration
- Charlotte Feest
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