Alison Ward is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in dispute resolution and professional support roles. Since November 1997, Alison has served as a Legal Risk Manager and Legal Director at Cripps Pemberton Greenish, focusing on supporting the dispute resolution and private wealth teams. Prior to this, Alison worked as a Senior Associate and Professional Support Lawyer at Cripps LLP, where responsibilities included advising on procedural issues and developing training resources. Alison began their legal career at Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, defending professional negligence claims for various professionals. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Management from King's College London and completion of the CPE conversion course and Law Society Finals at The College of Law, Chester.