History made as Brunei welcomes first female Law Society president


Brunei's new President of the Law Society Nur ‘Azizah Dato Seri Paduka Ahmad. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei has witnessed the appointment of its first female president of the Law Society, marking a significant stride in the legal profession’s history.

Nur ‘Azizah Dato Seri Paduka Ahmad acknowledged the long-standing tradition of female leadership within the legal community, citing examples from the Attorney-General’s Chambers and private practice where women hold influential positions such as partners, managing partners, or sole practitioners.

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