This paper presents an update on recent activities of the President of the Law Society of England and Wales, with a particular focus on the programme of engagement and activity designed to deliver the three key priorities set out in the Presidential Year Plan:

• Our profession as an economic powerhouse. Solicitors help power the UK economy by underpinning our international and domestic trade and being a core component of our international reputation as a great place to do business.
• The value our profession brings locally. Solicitor firms provide local expertise and high quality jobs and prospects for young people, in every town and city across England and Wales.
• The value our profession provides individuals within wider society. We uphold the laws that bind society together and ensure that justice is done, helping everyone in society navigate through some of the most complex and difficult times in their lives. We serve all corners of society and contribute each day to upholding the rule of law and providing on the ground access to justice.

The document covers activity from 7 March 2024 to 21June 2024.