Barristers at Government Legal Department win at Employed Bar Awards

Two barristers from the Government Legal Department were among the winners at the Employed Bar Awards for 2018.

Katherine Willerton was named Employed barrister of the year, while Aoife Drudy won the Outstanding achievement by a public service barrister category.

Catherine Yardley from the Crown Prosecution Service was the Young employed barrister of the year.

The other award winners included Ros Wright CB QC for the Exceptional contribution to the Employed Bar.

Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar, said: “Too much of the talent at the employed Bar, and the contribution employed barristers make, goes unsung. Adding to the work that the Bar Council does to support and promote the employed Bar, these awards are helping to change that, as well as to highlight the career opportunities on offer at the employed Bar.”