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Last update 29 October, 2026
Welcome to Ms Judy Stuart-Adonis
Ms. Judy Stuart-Adonis joined the board in October 2026 as the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers' nominee in place of Ms. Sandra Kurtzious.

Farewell to Ms. Zola Williams and Ms. Nickesha Daniels
Ms. Zola Williams left the Clinic at the end of August 2026 and Nickesha Daniels left in October 2026.

The Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick Prize for Legal Aid - Congratulations to Ms. Reanna McCurchin and again to Mr. Rodley Mathoo
Hugh Wooding Law School identified Ms. Reanna McCurchin as the best graduating student in legal aid for the 2025-26 academic year and hence the recipient of the prize - books to the value of USD500 - established in the memory of the late Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick.

At a function at the Clinic on 28 October 2026, Ms. Sultana Fitzpatrick presented prizes to Ms. McCurchin and Mr. Rodley Mathoo, last year's winner.

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May 2026 Update
Welcome to Ms Simran Gajraj
Ms. Simran Gajraj joined the board in May 2026 as the Attorney-General's nominee following Ms. Ismat Bacchus's departure from his chambers.

Farewell to Ms. Aqilah Shepherd and welcome to Ms. Nickesha Daniels and Ms. Zola Williams
Ms. Shepherd left the Clinic in February 2026 and Ms. Daniels and Ms. Williams joined the Clinic's complement of attorneys-at-law in April 2026.

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January 2026 update

Welcome to Ms. Aqilah Shepherd and Ms. Tomika Major
Ms. Shepherd and Ms. Major joined the clinic's complement of attorneys-at-law in October 2025.

Departures
Ms. Tonza Sarrabo left the clinic in February 2025, Ms. Kerri Brusch in April 2025, Ms. Renee McDonald and Ms. Diane Woolford at the end of November 2025, and Ms. Tifaine Rutherford in January 2026.

The Desiree Patricia Bernard Prize for Family Law -Congratulations to Ms. Crystal Dookie
Ms. Crystal Dookie is the 2025 recipient of the prize - books to the value of USD500 - established in memory of the late Honourable Justice (ret’d) Dr. Desiree Patricia Bernard, O.R., C.C.H. to be awarded to the best University of Guyana student in family law.

The Ashton Chase Prize for Labour Law - Congratulations to Ms. Kurchell Atwell
Ms. Kurchell Atwell is the 2025 recipient of the prize - books to the value of USD500 - established in memory of the late Ashton Chase, OE, SC. to be awarded to the best University of Guyana student in labour law.

The Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick Prize for Legal Aid - Congratulations to Mr. Rodley Mathoo
Mr. Rodley Mathoo was identified by the Hugh Wooding Law School as the best graduating student in legal aid for the 2024-25 academic year and hence the recipient of the prize - books to the value of USD500 - established in the memory of the late Miles Greeves Fitzpatrick.

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