Alice Whitmore
Alice is a Legal Assistant in the Care Department at Cocks Lloyd, where she primarily focuses on Public Children Law and matters involving private children. Working directly alongside Molly and Val, Alice provides essential support across the department, ensuring that complex cases are managed with the highest levels of accuracy and professionalism.
Alice’s decision to specialise in children law is rooted in a deep-seated desire to advocate for those in difficult situations. Having seen the importance of having a voice during challenging times, she finds it incredibly rewarding to ensure that her clients are heard and represented. She supports clients through a range of administrative and secretarial assistance, from managing intricate correspondence and preparing legal documents to organising case files and liaising with fellow professionals.
What Alice brings to the team:
- Conscientious Advocacy: Alice is known for her reliable and organised approach, ensuring every task is completed with care and attention to detail.
- Empathy and Discretion: She understands the sensitive nature of working with vulnerable individuals and maintains strict confidentiality and clear communication throughout the legal process.
- Practical Impact: Alice enjoys the complexity of her role, finding satisfaction in contributing to work that makes a tangible, positive difference in people’s lives.
A highlight of Alice’s career to date is the successful completion of her LLB (Hons), which provided her with the strong research and analytical foundations necessary for social welfare and care law. Her academic success, combined with her early professional experience, has equipped her with a sophisticated understanding of the discretion and professionalism required in this field.
Outside of the office, Alice is an avid reader and has a keen interest in linguistics. She is currently challenging herself by re-learning Mandarin, a pursuit she finds both demanding and rewarding. Her dedication to learning and her compassionate approach to her work make her a dependable and valued member of the Cocks Lloyd team.
