Trinity's members and staff warmly congratulate Caroline Goodwin K.C. on her election as the next Leader of the North Eastern Circuit.
North Eastern Circuit is a network of nearly a thousand barristers open to members of the Bar practising across the region, including Newcastle, York, Bradford, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Hull. Membership is also open to Judges who are members of Circuit as well as retired members of the Bar and Judiciary.
The association provides information about barristers to the public, professional development, continuing education, wellbeing resources and networking opportunities. Also as a representative voice and forum for local members of the profession, members liaise with the Courts, lobby on regional issues, help to maintain professional standards, as well as supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives to improve accessibility and collegiality across the regional Bar.
As Leader, Caroline Goodwin K.C. will promote the functions of Circuit, represent Circuit on outside bodies such as the Bar Council and also Chair the Executive Committee. She begins her three year term on 1st January 2026.
Commenting on Caroline Goodwin K.C.'s election, the current Leader of Circuit, Jason Pitter K.C. said:
"She will bring her usual energy and enthusiasm to the post and new direction. Well done!"