About Dorian Williams
Dorian is a Trainee Solicitor in the Family Law team. He is currently under the supervision of Phoebe Hill in his third seat where he assists on all aspects of private family law matters including determining financial matters for those divorcing, unmarried parents or cohabitees. Dorian also assists on pre and post-nuptial agreements and resolving arrangements for children.
Dorian completed his second seat in the Private Client team under the supervision of Christine Dyson where he assisted on the management of finances for mentally incapacitated clients whilst also assisting on Wills and Probate, setting up trusts and the drafting of Powers of Attorney.
Dorian completed his first seat in the Criminal Defence team where he assisted Ruth Harris and Sarah Mirza across a broad range of criminal law matters including both general and financial crime.
Prior to joining Hodge Jones & Allen, Dorian was a paralegal at a leading family law firm based in London. He worked in the matrimonial department assisting individuals seeking financial relief upon divorce as well as assisting on matters with a complex international element of enforcement.
Career
- Trainee Solicitor at Hodge Jones & Allen, September 2025 – Present
- Paralegal at Dawson Cornwell LLP, March 2023 – July 2025
- Legal Assistant at Dawson Cornwell LLP, August 2022 – February 2023
Education
- Legal Practice Course with Master of Laws (Commendation), September 2021 – June 2022
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Nottingham (2.1), September 2018 – June 2021
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Dorian takes a keen interest in sports in particular football and plays on a regular basis. Being an avid Manchester United fan, he often needs the distraction from their recent woes and therefore plays the piano (in which he has a Grade 5 qualification).
Other Languages Spoken
• Krio
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