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Katie Lynch

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Clinical Negligence Business Development - Blume & Fletcher's Group

  • Education

    • The University of Law, Chester

      2009 - 2010
      Legal Practice Course Legal Practice Course Distinction

      Distinction achieved in all assessments. Electives:- Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence- Commercial Dispute Resolution- Employment

    • University of Poitiers, France

      2007 - 2008
      Diploma in French Law 2:1 equivalent

      Studied and succeeded in written and oral examinations in order to gain a Diploma in French Law.Gained invaluable language, self confidence and communication skills through participation in public presentations, oral and written examinations in French.

    • Castell Alun High School, Wrexham

      1997 - 2005

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      2005 - 2009
      Law and French 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Pro Bono: Team Investigator, The Innocence Project, Cardiff University - Investigated possible miscarriages of justice by researching and identifying evidential discrepancies. Organised team meetings to prioritise tasks and communicated with the client and family regularly to provide updates and advice in order to maintain good client relationships. LLB Law and French 2:1 achieved

  • Experience

    • Russell Jones & Walker (Part of Slater & Gordon Lawyers)

      Jan 2011 - May 2012

      Team Leader of the Legal Advice team at RJW. My responsibilities included managing a team of six legal advisors and providing legal advice to union members. Further elements of my role included running a large caseload of CICA claims using a case management system and supervising the team’s handling of CICA claims.I regularly liaised with trade unions, partners and members of the public to ensure client and firm expectations were met. Development and enhancement of protocols, business practices and products were key elements of my role and I liaised with colleagues to establish and manage a graduate work experience programme at RJW for students from The University of Law and Manchester Metropolitan University. During the merger with Slater and Gordon Lawyers, I was elected employee representative for the TUPE transfer to represent colleagues interests from four of our regional offices. Show less

      • Team Leader, Legal Advice Team

        Jun 2011 - May 2012

      • Legal Advisor

        Jan 2011 - May 2011

    • Fentons Solicitors Part of Slater & Gordon

      Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
      Litigation Executive - Clinical Negligence

      Responsibilities included making initial contact with clients and taking instructions to ensure the client’s concerns and legal issues were identified. In addition, I used a range of resources to research medical terminology, liability and quantum to be able to present and discuss the merits of a claim with colleagues. I conducted a wide range of clinical negligence claims using a case management system on a daily basis and assisted senior fee earners on various cases. I presented and analysed new client matters with the clinical negligence team. This involved personally contributing and researching key issues to actively assist in the screening process. Show less

    • The Roland Partnership

      Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
      Litigation Executive

      Litigation Executive in the clinical negligence team at The Roland Partnership Solicitors. Responsible for a wide range of clinical negligence claims on behalf of Claimants. Assisted senior fee earners in conducting neurological injury claims, in particular birth related injuries. Responsible for obtaining instructions from new clients, conducting medical and legal research and assessing the merits of a potential new claim. I have extensive knowledge of the Legal Aid system and increased my knowledge of the commercial viability of investigating a clinical negligence claim. Recovered costs from the Legal Aid Agency and ATE insurers on conclusion of a case. Show less

    • The Countess of Chester

      Mar 2015 - Nov 2015
      Medical Education

      Clinical incidents – collaborated with the Director of Medical Education to develop a system to identify and review any lapses in care to support a trainee’s educational needs.Collaborating with the Clinical Sub Dean and Legal Team to deliver key information sessions on the legal aspects of medical practice.Liaising closely with the Directorate and Consultants to ensure support and implementation of the medical education programme.Postgraduate Education – supporting and organising teaching programmes for Foundation Doctors and Core Medical Trainees in line with the North West Deanery requirements. Show less

    • Speed Medical Examination Services

      Dec 2015 - Nov 2023

      Head of the clinical negligence team at Speed Medical. Created and implemented a comprehensive investigative service for clinical negligence claims which includes obtaining medical records, records collation and obtaining medical evidence on behalf of clinical negligence solicitors. Responsibility for the development of the clinical negligence team to ensure that we deliver a high quality, proactive and professional service to fee earners. We constantly strive to improve our services and become the trusted paralegal of instructing solicitors. Show less

      • Business Development Manager

        Apr 2018 - Nov 2023

      • Clinical Negligence Team Leader

        Dec 2015 - Mar 2018

    • Fletchers Group

      Nov 2023 - now
      Head of Clinical Negligence Business Development

    • Blume

      Nov 2023 - Dec 2024
      Head of Clinical Negligence Business Development

    • Medical Law Services

      Jan 2025 - now
      Head of Business Development

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Legal Practice Course