Former Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce has been appointed as a trustee and chair-elect of The Solicitors’ Charity. She will take over as chair in March next year.
The charity, founded in 1858, provides comprehensive support to solicitors facing issues ranging from struggling with the cost of living to ill health and work-related stress. It is funded through donations from trusts, foundations, local law societies, firms and individuals as well as unclaimed client balances.
Nick Gallagher, chief executive, said: 'Stephanie will be a brilliant advocate for our work, across the profession: what we can offer to solicitors in times of need and why it is more important than ever that the profession supports us in carrying out that vital work. I would also like to acknowledge the superb job our current chair, Shams Rahman, has done in successfully leading the charity through the introduction and bedding in of our new strategy as we continue the significant transition to a focus on wellbeing. We now support solicitors with not only the financial pressures they may be facing, but also their emotional, professional and physical wellbeing too.’
Boyce said: 'I am delighted to be stepping into this new role and wish to express my sincere thanks to Shams Rahman for his leadership and for shaping a charity that now delivers an enviable range of wellbeing support to solicitors and their families at the moments they need it most.
'Throughout my career, grounded in the principles of law, leadership and legacy, I have been privileged to use my voice to highlight the issues that matter to our profession. I believe in fostering informed debate, encouraging collaboration and working collectively to reach solutions that strengthen our legal community.
'I now look forward to bringing that same commitment to championing the wellbeing needs of the profession more visibly, and to raising even greater awareness of The Solicitors’ Charity across the sector. My aim is to deepen understanding of the charity’s vital role and to advocate for meaningful, tangible support from businesses, institutions, firms, suppliers and individuals alike.'
It is an honour to be entrusted with this responsibility, and I look forward to taking up the position of chair in March.'
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