Swaab Senior Associate Emma Nichelsen, has obtained Accredited Specialist status with the Law Society of NSW in Family Law.
Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for their expertise. Each year the Law Society runs the accreditation program for a select number of areas of law. The program consists of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice. For accreditation to be conferred the candidate must pass all assessments.
To maintain accreditation, specialists must demonstrate their commitment to their accreditation through their work and by undertaking additional professional development in their area of accreditation.
Specialist Accreditation Chair, Jacqueline Dawson, said:
"Specialist Accreditation is held by less than 5% of the profession here in New South Wales. Specialist Accreditation is a rigorous process and getting accredited is just the start. When a specialist retains their accreditation year on year their clients know the value of the advice they receive."
In response to her accreditation, Emma said:
"I am very proud to obtaining my Specialist Accreditation in Family Law. Specialist Accreditation in the area of Family Law is a recognised mark of expertise and achievement in the market place and within the profession."