Lana is a trainee solicitor within McCormicks Solicitors Litigation and Sports Law department. She also serves as President of the Harrogate & North Yorkshire Junior Lawyers Division, a not-for-profit organisation that connects junior legal professionals across North Yorkshire.

Alongside her legal practice, Lana holds a number of voluntary positions focused on promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as recognising innovation and achievement with organisations. These roles enable her to bring a broad and valuable perspective to the judging panel in support of selecting this year’s award winners.

Lindsey Gaimster is a Partner at MD Law in Sheffield with over 14 years’ experience as a solicitor. Lindsey originally qualified into clinical negligence before later specialising in employment law. Lindsey has practised in both Doncaster and Sheffield during her career. Lindsey is currently the President of the Sheffield and District Law Society. She is passionate about the development of the legal profession and supporting those within it.

Lindsey was a founding member of the Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division and has organised and hosted a number of Women in Law events aimed at supporting and promoting women across the profession. She works closely with local universities in Sheffield, offering career guidance and supporting aspiring lawyers entering the profession. Lindsey is also an active member of the Sheffield Law Society’s EDI Committee and Next Generation Committee, and supports new initiatives including the Legal Tech Committee. Through these roles she continues to champion collaboration, innovation and greater opportunities within the legal community across the region.

Luke is a senior lawyer within the Government Legal Department (GLD) advising on procurement and commercial law.

He has worked at GLD since 2017 in their Leeds office and is also currently President of Leeds Law Society. He is a passionate advocate for bringing a diverse range of students into the profession.

Luke studied philosophy and politics at the University of Manchester and completed the Graduate Diploma in Law at Leeds Metropolitan University and the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. Prior to joining GLD, Luke worked at national firm Simpson Millar LLP

I am delighted to be serving as a judge for the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026, an event that celebrates the outstanding talent, innovation, and dedication within the region’s legal community. 

I practise in the field of Court of Protection at Clarion Solicitors, supporting individuals and families navigating complex matters involving mental capacity. Complementing my legal work, I am also the Chair of the Leeds Junior Lawyer Division; a not-for-profit organisation running educational and networking events for junior lawyers across Leeds and West Yorkshire. 

I am passionate about championing the next generation of legal professionals and recognising the outstanding contributions being made across the sector. It is therefore a privilege to contribute to the judging panel for this year’s awards. 

As a judge, I look forward to reviewing the achievements of this year’s nominees and contributing to the recognition of the lawyers, firms, and legal teams who continue to raise the standard of the profession across the region.