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@trauma_lawyer

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Mum.Director @RSLtdLaw . cofounder @traumaawarelaw Law Tutor @lawstrath Charity Board member @children1st @indigochildcare Access to justice,leadershp @iWiLScot_

52 St Enoch Square, Glasgow,UK
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Melissa Rutherford
10 months
What a wonderful evening at the launch of the Women in Law Project exhibition @RFPG2 - only 100 since the first woman practised law in the UK, and she was from Glasgow.Thanks for opening doors & I hope as I travel through my career I leave them open for other women behind me ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
4 years
A few months ago we donated loads of my daughter’s old clothes&toys to a person who sends them off to families in need. Today I received a picture of this beautiful girl so happy to have my daughter’s old school bag.Please DM me to donate any clothes or household goods in Glasgow
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
A big day for the Scottish Criminal Justice System, the day the guidelines for sentencing young people come into force and the day trauma is formally considered by the judge/decision maker - well done Scotland, this is the beginning
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2 years
I’m happy to share that I was appointed today as Honorary Law agent on the Board at Children 1st @children1st really excited to work with the team and make a difference
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3 years
My 7 year old daughter this morning ‘women died to let other women vote so everyone has to vote today’ so proud of my little lady 💗
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3 years
Tonight on stv news commenting on and supportive of the Lord Advocate’s announcement regarding drugs. #trauma #recovery #addiction #law #scotland
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Melissa Rutherford
5 years
An extremely traumatised client of mine, cried most appointments with me over the last few months, at the start wouldn’t talk at all and at times couldn’t proceed with meetings as it was too upsetting,was granted asylum today. Reminding me exactly why I do this job. Thank you 🙏🏻
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Delighted that we @TraumaAwareLaw won this tonight @heraldscotland law awards
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Douglas Clark
2 years
Law Awards of Scotland 2022 Innovation Award Winners @TraumaAwareLaw @trauma_lawyer @hello_bennett @Prev_Justice @KirstyGiles3 @KeeganSmith_Law and the rest of the gang ❤️- really very chuffed for my pals and myself ❤️ ❤️
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2 years
A gift from my grandparents ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
So proud of @KeeganSmith_Law today on TV and radio explaining the importance of the new guidelines and what this means for young people
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Truly delighted to be a finalist in the category of Solicitor of the Year in the Herald Law Awards. It means so much to me that work done around trauma has been recognised in the legal community ❤️ @TraumaAwareLaw @RSLtdLaw @HeraldEvents
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
Thanks to @lawyer_stories for this
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
I’ve been thinking about this guy since last week. I met him during my traineeship in 2008/2009. Both him and his father (and family) were longstanding clients of my boss where I worked at the time. I was working on his case and met him in HMP Greenock. Only a few years older…
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Forgot to close the gate 🙄 good morning
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Honoured to be instructed and entrusted with this case and as @GlasgowAdvocate states we are committed and ready for the challenge
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2 years
Delighted to accept the challenge of obtaining permission for the first private prosecution in Scotland in almost 40 years. We know how many hurdles we will have to overcome but @trauma_lawyer and I are committed to throwing everything at it @ladymcbeth2
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
So happy my friends @KeeganSmith_Law and @DarrylLovie have won criminal law firm of the year - so well deserved xxx
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
TRAUMA AWARENESS EVENT We have a very insightful event arranged for Thursday 15th April 4pm, which is centred around the importance of Scottish lawyers being “trauma aware” and how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can impact individuals later in life
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Delighted this topic is being highlighted & taken seriously-if anyone is interested in reading more about the link between trauma, addiction&the justice system buy The Sunday Post Thanks to the team @tonybonelegal @KeeganSmith_Law @KirstyGiles3 @hello_bennett @Prev_Justice
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TraumaAwareLaw🛠⚖️💜
3 years
Article in today’s @Sunday_Post Highlighting the link between Trauma, Addiction & the Justice System 🛠⚖️ #PoorOutcomesAreNotInevitable
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Melissa Rutherford
8 months
Worth a share here to remind anyone who needs it to keep up hope and you’ll get the traineeship for you ❤️ #law #interview #rejection
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
“Don’t ask why the addiction, ask why the pain. To understand people’s pain, you have to understand their lives. In other words, addiction is a normal response to trauma.” Dr Gabor Mate
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
The new neighbours popping round to say hi 🤣🤣
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Thanks to @STVNews for highlighting child trafficking and for the bravery shown by Mo Farrah for sharing his story. I was delighted to contribute to the story on the news this evening
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
So proud to be part of this gang of amazing people - lucky to know you and delighted to be sharing this with you ❤️ @TraumaAwareLaw @KeeganSmith_Law @Nadinemartin81 @KirstyGiles3 @Prev_Justice @Mr_D_Clark
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Delighted to announce a vacancy for a traineeship Traineeship - Glasgow - Strathclyde, Rutherford Sheridan Solicitors - (17835)
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Please read this, the future of the justice system. Great input as always from ⁦ @KeeganSmith_Law ⁩ ⁦ @TraumaAwareLaw ⁩ . Scottish judges to consider rehabilitation first when sentencing young people
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
So proud of us ❤️
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TraumaAwareLaw🛠⚖️💜
2 years
Our wee gang have won a Law Award 🏆. We haven’t invented anything but instead we seek to create compassion in our justice system. This shouldn’t be innovative but totally normal. #HeraldLawAwards2022 #SmartJustice 🛠⚖️ @LawscotCPD
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
the feedback from this course has been amazing.Completely overjoyed that so many colleagues agree this training is essential❤️we will be running more courses soon ⁦ @Lawscot ⁩ Trauma-Informed Lawyer Certification Course | Law Society of Scotland ⁦
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
I was almost in tears when I left him - scotland - we need to do better. We need to provide support, rehabilitation and counselling to help. A week later and his story is still with me. It felt like I’d gone back 12 years just by being in front of him. Nothing changed 😭
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Thanks to @strathdiploma @UniStrathclyde for embedding trauma informed law and practice into their teachings and an essential part of the postgraduate diploma in legal practice, you are ahead of the game #law #trauma @TraumaAwareLaw
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
My gown hanging beside the greek goddess of justice, Themis. We must be recognised #gownsdown #law #scotland #legalaid
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
Happy to have contributed to this piece this evening on @STVNews on the importance of a Trauma Informed Justice System. Always a pleasure to deal with @KayeNicolson and @darynmacrae ❤️ @TraumaAwareLaw @RSLtdLaw
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Rubbish performance but least it’s a start #run #2022 #itsastart
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Thanks to @Sunday_Post for highlighting the massive change coming into force on 26th January &bringing into focus the new guidelines for sentencing young people that will be a lifesaver for YP & force judges & lawyers to consider rehabilitation as a primary consideration ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
Springing into Spring with a 5am start to finalise my slides for tomorrow’s seminar for the Law Society of Scotland #law #children #justice
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Melissa Rutherford
5 years
Really challenging case lasting 8months that concluded last week. Sad for all parties involved. Visited the client in custody yesterday following sentence on Friday and his opening line ‘i didn’t expect to see you again’ told him that I just wanted to check he was ok #kindness
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Well done to @KeeganSmith_Law and @DarrylLovie for winning Criminal Law Firm of the Year 2021 at the Herald Law Awards 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Just a little reminder for anyone interested in our resource we produced for schools ❤️ Trauma Aware Lawyers: Trauma Informed Law, ACE's, Justice, Education And... via @YouTube
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Melissa Rutherford
4 months
Happy new home 🏡 @VanillaSquare 💞
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
An amazing night Celebrating my wonderful friends and their fantastic achievements- Criminal Law Firm of the Year - well done @DarrylLovie @KeeganSmith_Law
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Selection of pics from a great evening on Friday - thanks for the invite @Lawscot it’s was a fantastic event, touching speeches, outstanding venue and lovely people ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Happy holidays 🎁❤️🍾🎄
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Essential reading for any budding trauma informed lawyers out there @TraumaAwareLaw
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
This made me smile: Me and p stopped for a drive through apple pie on way home and the guy serving me asks ‘did you give a lecture to strathclyde last week’ ❤️❤️ #traumainformedlaw - building a community
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
So happy @TraumaAwareLaw had been recognised in this shortlist ❤️
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2 years
Our Trauma Aware Law gang are delighted to be shortlisted for the Herald Legal Awards Pro Bono team of the Year 2022 Win, Lose or Draw it’s nice to be recognised for our work ✊🏽🛠⚖️ #HeraldLawAwards2022
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
So excited to be teaching back on campus @strathdiploma and looking forward to meeting all of my students for class one #law #strathclydeuniversity #glasgow
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
So exciting - being shortlisted for the Herald Law Awards in two categories really highlights the amount of work we have been doing @TraumaAwareLaw ❤️ looking forward to our gang celebrating together on the night
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Douglas Clark
2 years
Looks like we’re up for two, gang ❤️ @TraumaAwareLaw
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Wonderful evening @Lawscot dinner with a surprising human element from @amanda_millar bringing tears to my eyes with her bravery. Thanks @KenDallings for highlighting legal aid issues and a great evening had by all
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
P and the tennis queen Billie Jean King
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Thanks to a progressive head of Justices Julie for inviting @TraumaAwareLaw to speak to North Strathclyde Justices and legal advisors about trauma and the importance of this when they are undertaking their difficult roles in court.Always hoping to educate &always happy to discuss
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Friday photo shoot 📸
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
View from my run
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Do we forget the children of persons in prison that these phones have meant a connection to their parent? These phones have been a lifeline for love and relationships during separation - not always a tool for criminality
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Jamie Greene MSP
2 years
Serious crimes have been conducted from behind bars as a result of prisoners having access to these phones. It's beggars belief that the SNP continue to be happy to shell out so much money on this dangerous and discredited scheme, when there are other solutions available.
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Delighted to be introducing this seminar today hosted by @Lawscot on the Trauma and Guidelines for Sentencing Young People @TraumaAwareLaw @KirstyGiles3 @KeeganSmith_Law
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
7 year old demanded I make her beef stew…, google, shopping, chopping, almost burning the house down, 4 hours cooking and it’s almost ready…shame she went to bed 2 hours ago
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Just had an old client granted ILR - love the feeling you get when reading the decision letter when you know how much it means to that person. Makes the hard days worth it ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Before the chaos of Christmas lunches 🎄
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
What a day - thanks to @Lawscot for the first module in the Trauma Informed Law certification course delivered by Dr Bruce.The team @TraumaAwareLaw are excited to continue the training over coming weeks @KirstyGiles3 @KeeganSmith_Law @Nadinemartin81 @tonybonelegal @Prev_Justice
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Melissa Rutherford
4 years
@wkd666 @nickpmason @talkRADIO @JuliaHB1 @BellaSankey @DetentionAction Clearly don’t know your legal responsibilities as a business owner as asylum seekers are not permitted to work, if you employed an asylum seeker you would be prosecuted
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Melissa Rutherford
4 years
At the End of a busy duty week at Glasgow Sheriff Court, I am again really saddened and confused that vulnerable people with significant difficulties are failed day in and day out. A horrible case from this week highlighted the lack concern that certain medical staff....1/2
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
@KeithRSteele @lokiscottishrap Dawn raids are never necessary to ‘enforce’ immigration. In a fair and just society people are allowed rights to obtain legal representation and investigate and challenge decisions. The home office too frequently make massive errors and resort to these underhand tactics
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Thanks Amy for the lovely gifts. Amy spent 6 weeks with us through @RobertsonTrust legal placement. We are delighted to keep her on with us @RSLtdLaw continuing legal duties throughout her studies.
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
A heart, for my sleeve (court gown) I’m so lucky to have found a lovely bunch of friends ❤️❤️❤️ thanks @KeeganSmith_Law
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
***traineeship****
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Thanks @JudyMurray for making these young players happy - they play for @WesternTennis @WoodendBLTC and West County Tennis @the_LTA @BJKCup #bjkcfinals
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
So bored with the media-he didn’t ‘walk free’ he was given an opportunity to rehabilitate into society with a strict&stringent expectation of engagement&effort with a chance to save taxpayers 10sof thousands&a person able to contribute to society at the end with a punishment part
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
This is revolting
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CrimeLine
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Rt Hon Suella Braverman re-appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Most of team @RSLtdLaw
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
This 🫶
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Melissa Rutherford
4 months
We have vacancies for the following : -trainee solicitor -qualified solicitor (or trainee with restricted practicing certificate) - secretary/paralegal - admin assistant Please send your CV and cover letter to Melissa @rutherfordsheridan .com if you wish to apply @RSLtdLaw
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
✅ done
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Amazed at the complete lack of respect the crown&court have for defence agents.Arrived @945 in an out of town court for a trial listed for 10am to be told it’s down for 2pm&witnesses are on standby for then. can tell everyone apart from us, professional colleagues,&the accused
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Thank you to Mr Miller for the invitation for @TraumaAwareLaw to speak today to 23 schools and 259 attendees making up the future of Scotland @AHModStudies Annual Conference, best of luck to all of the young people with their studies ❤️ #trauma #law #education #scotland
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Client told me today ‘I’m an Angel of mercy’ what a Friday ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Lunchtime fun
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Great conversations this afternoon with @TracyKirk01 and @KeeganSmith_Law - can we collaborate with education and law @TraumaAwareLaw to support our sectors becoming trauma responsive to break the cycle? #watchthisspace #scotland #law #education
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Melissa Rutherford
4 years
Not sure I actually remember how to wear court suitable clothes 🤔 will I fit into any work clothes for tomorrow 😂😂 #law #lawyer
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Quote of the day courtesy of my client “don’t let the Crown get you down”
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
Life is better at the beach 🏝️💖
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Melissa Rutherford
1 year
Vacancy for a trainee solicitor commencing 2023 with @RSLtdLaw apply below ⬇️
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
So sad to see all of the horrible racists on Twitter, I am always shocked these sorts of people exist in our society 😔 small minded and disgusting
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Bought these for my work Christmas lunch- probably too high and I’m probably too old, roll on Friday
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Such an interesting day at the Board member induction day with @children1st delighted to learn about the history of the charity and to meet in person ❤️ such an amazing charity to be part of #charity #love #trauma #connection #family
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Partick thistle cup
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Saturday morning done after a hellish week. Still eternally grateful for my life and safety as others don’t have today #Ukraine
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Life in the country 🤣 🐑
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Touched tonight to hear my mums tales of trailblazing in her career and showing love and empathy to her patients - her intuitive caring actions were shared as a case study for trauma informed care ❤️ she retired 4 years ago and I didn’t know this story until tonight ❤️ so proud
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
I am so proud of my friend @KirstyGiles3 for her amazing article in the @Lawscot journal. Your talents are endless - well done ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻 @TraumaAwareLaw
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Melissa Rutherford
6 years
Meant to say @suzannezeedyk this is my daughter on your @connectedbaby postcards when she was 2!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
I take it that the videos, cctv and other footage from today’s violence and criminal behaviour will be investigated by @policescotland and used for identification and prosecution and will be sent to @RangersFC to ban them from the ground and have season tickets cancelled?
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Melissa Rutherford
25 days
In children’s A&E this afternoon and noticed these posters. What an excellent service for families in crisis and in need of support 🩷
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Thanks to @DavidAberneth14 for taking time today so show me round this facility. Lots of great staff and lovely prisoners, filled with relationships and respect. Let’s hope in the future we can reduce the number of hurt people incarcerated ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
6 years
Sally and I had a great day at the high court in #Glasgow made even better by an acquittal verdict for my client. Can’t wait for our next meeting #mentor #mentee @IWiLScot_ @BoclairAcademy @RSLtdLaw @TIGERS_UK #law #court #scotland #business #leadership #publicspeaking #skills
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
Happy Saturday ❤️
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Melissa Rutherford
4 years
So how long are we actually expected to do this teaching a 6 year old and working full time from home simultaneously as it’s not funny anymore?
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Melissa Rutherford
3 years
We have a number of vacancies including Qualified solicitor, Newly Qualified Solicitor, trainee solicitor and secretary. Please contact me if you have any questions about the jobs.See earlier posts for details. Come join our team @RSLtdLaw #law #rutherfordsheridan #vacancy
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Melissa Rutherford
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Melissa Rutherford
2 years
Mock proof CPD for the trainees today @RSLtdLaw
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