Allan Norman was formerly Principal Solicitor and Social Worker at Birmingham Law Centre. He qualified as a social worker 21 years ago. He has around 24 years’ experience in social welfare law, and 10 years’ experience supervising a legal practice. He is a visiting lecturer in social work at Birmingham University and in social welfare law at Birmingham City University.

Faith Ryan has 20 years’ experience in social welfare law. Much of her current time is taken up with advising Trades Union members. Previously, she worked in the field of welfare rights for a local authority for over 15 years. She has many years’ experience in employment law as a Trades Union representative. She is a Solicitor-Advocate with Higher Courts advocacy rights.