Birmingham Law Society, one of the largest societies outside London, has announced that VWV’s Commercial Litigation Partners, Dee Kundi, as the new Chair of its Board.
Representing over 5,000 legal professional across over 100 regional practices, Birmingham Law Society announced the new appointment at its recently held 201st Annual General Meeting.
Based in VWV’s city office, Dee heads up the Debt Recovery department, advising universities, financial institutions and businesses on all aspects of managing their debt portfolio including Litigation, Debt Collection and Recovery Services.
Established within the Legal 500 as one of the market leaders in the field, she is recognised both as a strong deliverer and an innovator.
Dee was elected as a council member of the Birmingham Law Society in April 2015 and she joined the Board 12 months later; being the first Asian woman on the board.
Speaking about her new role, she said: “I am extremely, humbled, honoured and exceptionally pleased that I have been appointed as the new Chair of the Birmingham Law Society Board.
“Having been involved with the Society since 2015, I hope that I can do this role justice by taking the lead of the Board for the Society and push forward our objectives, strategies and opportunities.
“We are working through unprecedented times where all need to work together effectively”.
“I honestly believe my hard work, business acumen, integrity and perseverance has helped me to achieve my professional growth, which I am sure will continue in my new appointment role. It’s another step in breaking the glass ceiling.
“I look forward to working more closely with the board and supporting our members”.
Dee is a multi-award winning lawyer with may accolades under her belt, including; ‘Best in Litigation’, ‘Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year’, ‘Most Influential in Debt Recovery’, ‘Professional of the Year’, ‘Best in Legal Services’ and many more.
Dee is a non-executive director of TAG Network Midlands and sits on the Capital Development committee for Town Hall & Symphony Hall and she was also appointed as Vice President of the ABCC, part of the Chamber of Commerce.
Birmingham Law Society was established in 1818 and represents over 5,000 solicitors, barristers, legal executives, trainee lawyers and paralegals across Birmingham and the Greater Midlands and is a membership organisation that offers a number of benefits relevant to today’s legal community; from representation and advocacy, to network introductions and events.