Clarke Willmott has congratulated Dr Ava Easton, chief executive of Encephalitis International, on being awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her outstanding contribution to supporting people affected by encephalitis. The firm is a corporate supporter and innovation partner of the charity, helping raise awareness of encephalitis, a neurological disease that affects brain function and that can cause long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional consequences if not treated promptly.