Shoosmiths associate scoops award for Solicitor of the Year 2025

A Future Faces member who is making waves in the legal sector has recently won Solicitor of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards.

Becca Horley, an associate in the Serious Injury Department at Shoosmiths, scooped the award after only being qualified for three years. The judges comments included praise for her commitment to fostering change, excellence and positivity in the legal profession.

Becca was also a finalist in the Legal category of the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards 2024.

Becca is the first in her family to study law and is very passionate about promoting social mobility and inclusivity. She also mentors students from Birmingham universities, sharing her experiences to empower them in their own career paths.

Speaking about winning the award, Becca said: “I am so excited to have been awarded Solicitor of the Year 2025 at the Birmingham Law Society Awards. It’s amazing to get recognition for my commitment to fostering change, excellence and positivity within the legal sector.”

Becca will also be featured in an upcoming Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast episode in March, discussing the topic of Imposter Phenomena and how young professionals can recognise and combat it. Keep an eye out on the Future Faces social media for more information.

Pictured: Becca Horley with her award for Solicitor of the Year 2025