A new chapter begins: two years of OneSearch & Ladies of Law

When we announced our partnership with Ladies of Law on International Women’s Day 2024, it felt like the start of something genuinely meaningful.

Two years on, we’re proud to say it has been exactly that… and the best is still to come.

From Bristol to Birmingham: how the Ladies of Law partnership has evolved

What started as a shared commitment to championing women in the legal profession has grown into something we’re truly proud of. From a sold-out networking evening in Bristol, to a memorable night at the Jam House in Birmingham marking our one-year anniversary, the Ladies of Law community has shown time and again just how much appetite there is for connection, celebration and honest conversation within the legal profession.

As OneSearch Business Development Manager Claire Slade reflected after the Birmingham event, the room was full of professionals at every stage of their careers, leaving with new connections and renewed energy. That says everything about what Ladies of Law represents.

A new chapter for Ladies of Law

Communities like this are only as strong as the people who lead them, and Ladies of Law has always been built on passion and purpose. We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca Bidwell as the new owner of Ladies of Law, taking the reins from founder Ella Watts who gave so much of herself to building this community from the ground up.

We couldn’t be more excited about what this next chapter holds for the community and for our partnership.

“When we first partnered with Ladies of Law two years ago, we knew we were joining something special. What Ella built from the ground up, a genuine community where women in law can connect, support each other and grow; something the profession has really needed. We’re delighted to continue that partnership under a new CEO, and we look forward to everything this next chapter will bring. At OneSearch, we believe that a stronger, more inclusive legal profession is good for everyone, and Ladies of Law is helping make that a reality.”
– Elizabeth Jarvis, Managing Director, OneSearch

“Taking on Ladies of Law feels like both a privilege and a responsibility. Ella created something truly special here; a community built on warmth, openness and a genuine desire to see women in law succeed. I’m committed to building on that foundation and taking the community to new places. OneSearch has been an incredible supportive Partner from day one, and I’m really excited about what we’ll do together in the months ahead. Watch this space.”
– Rebecca Bidwell, CEO, Ladies of Law

An exclusive offer for Ladies of Law members

To mark this new chapter, we want to give something back to the community that has given us so much over the past two years. That’s why we’re offering all Ladies of Law members a complimentary property search pack – including a regulated local authority search, a drainage and water search, and an environmental or climate change report powered by our parent company, Landmark^*.

It’s our way of saying thank you, and of introducing ourselves properly to any members who haven’t yet had the chance to work with us.

→ Claim your free search pack here

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