Who we are
Shauneen Lambe
Established and runs the Youth Justice Department at Lawrence & Co. solicitors. She is a qualified as a barrister in the UK and as an attorney in Louisiana, USA. She formerly worked for Clive Stafford Smith at the Louisiana Crisis Assistance Centre. She is a founder member and board member of Reprieve, a UK charity that fights for the rights of people facing the death penalty.
Aika Stephenson
A solicitor who specialises in representing young people. Prior to joining the Youth Department at Lawrence & Co Aika was the bail support worker for Westminster Youth Offending Team. Aika also worked for The Children's Society at Feltham Young Offenders Institute as a child advocate. In recognition of her work in the legal community, Aika was awarded Young Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year in June 2007. This prestigious award, presented by Cherie Booth QC, gives Aika credit for her exceptional commitment and dedication in to helping young people.
Ruth Hamann
A former paralegal in the Youth Department at Lawrence & Co and volunteer Youth Advocate for JfK, Ruth has now joined the team full-time as our Educational Co-Ordinator. Ruth also volunteers as a youth worker for the educational charity Forest School Camps in her spare time. She also interned for Reprieve and spent time in Texas where she worked to support the work of a capital defence team.
Board Members
Just for Kids Law is lucky to be steered by a diverse, skilled and experienced board, who oversee the management and running of our organisation. For more information on our members, please click here.