Committee

YLAL’s committee steers and coordinates YLAL’s work. Committee members have responsibilities for YLAL’s communications, mentoring scheme, jobs page, blogs, press, and more.

Interested in joining us? Have a look at our Committee Recruitment page for any opportunities, and to learn more about what we’re looking for from applicants.

Abbi Hart is a co-chair of YLAL. She is a trainee solicitor at Hodge, Jones & Allen Solicitors in London.

Queenie Sit is a co-chair of YLAL. She is Bar Practice Course student at the Inns of Court College of Advocacy. She has an interest in state crime, human rights, and international criminal law.

Myriam Naoual is a co-chair of YLAL. She is a Justice First Fellow and a trainee solicitor at Family Rights Group. 

James McGowan is YLAL’s treasurer and a former co-chair. He has worked in politics for the past 6 years, focusing mainly on housing, access to justice and social security. He’s currently re-training as a barrister and doing a mix of voluntary legal work.

Isaac Abraham is an immigration and asylum solicitor at Islington Law Centre. He is a former YLAL co-chair.

Sian Hukin is a solicitor working in criminal defence at Reeds Solicitors in Manchester. She has a particular interest in holistic defence and how mental illness and neurodivergence can impact people’s interaction with the criminal justice system.

Maya Jordan-Shah is a social welfare solicitor at TV Edwards Solicitors.

Tom Thrower is a solicitor at Broudie Jackson Canter in Liverpool. He has a particular interest in Immigration and Asylum.

Avaia Williams is currently a legal officer within a Local Authority. He is a future pupil barrister at Parklane Plowden Chambers.