I. Stephanie Boyce

The first president of colour of the Law Society of England and Wales

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Stephanie Boyce is a lawyer, leader and keynote speaker best known for becoming the first person of colour and only the sixth woman to serve as President of the Law Society of England and Wales. Her journey from growing up on a council estate to leading one of the world’s oldest learned professions has made her a respected voice on leadership, resilience, diversity and overcoming adversity.

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About I. Stephanie Boyce

After four attempts to secure the presidency of the Law Society, Stephanie broke through the barriers of a traditionally hierarchical and male-dominated profession, reshaping perceptions of leadership within the legal sector. Her determination, resilience and refusal to accept limitations placed upon her have become central themes of her speaking engagements, where she shares lessons on perseverance, representation and leading through challenge.

During her presidency, Stephanie guided the legal profession through a series of major global events including the COVID-19 pandemic, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the war in Ukraine and the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Drawing on these experiences, she speaks candidly about leadership under pressure, decision-making in times of uncertainty and the importance of inclusive leadership.

Admitted as a solicitor in 2002, Stephanie holds a Master of Laws in Public Law and Global Governance from King’s College London and is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute. Alongside her legal career, she is a strong advocate for social justice, social mobility and diversity within professional services.

Stephanie serves on several influential boards and commissions, including the HM Treasury and BEIS commissioned taskforce focused on improving socio-economic diversity within UK financial and professional services, Thomson Reuters’ Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law Advisory Board, the National Preparedness Commission and the Shinkwin Commission.

Her achievements have been widely recognised, including being named in the Powerlist of the 100 Most Influential Black People in the UK in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and jointly receiving the 2022 Burberry British Diversity Awards Inspirational Role Model of the Year. She is also an Honorary Professor of Law at King’s College London and holds honorary doctorates from Keele University and the University of East London.

As a keynote speaker and fireside chat guest, Stephanie combines personal insight with leadership experience at the highest level, delivering talks on resilience, inclusive leadership, social mobility, representation and navigating change in complex environments.

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Speech Topics

Leadership Through Adversity

Drawing on her journey from a council estate to leading the Law Society of England and Wales, Stephanie explores resilience, perseverance and overcoming barriers in high-pressure environments.

Inclusive Leadership & Representation

Stephanie examines the importance of representation, equity and inclusive leadership, sharing insights from becoming the first person of colour and first Black President of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Leading Through Crisis & Change

Having led the legal profession through COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Stephanie shares lessons on leadership during periods of uncertainty and change.

The Power of Resilience: PUSH

Inspired by her personal mantra, “Persevere Until Something Happens”, Stephanie explores how resilience, determination and self-belief can help individuals navigate setbacks and achieve long-term success.

Ethics, Integrity & Trust in Leadership

Stephanie discusses the importance of ethical leadership, professional integrity and maintaining trust in organisations and institutions during challenging times.

Social Mobility & Breaking Barriers

Stephanie shares her experiences challenging systemic barriers within the legal profession and discusses how organisations can improve access, opportunity and progression for underrepresented groups.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Action

Drawing on initiatives including “Achieving Change Together”, Stephanie explores how organisations can move beyond discussion and create measurable progress on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Governance, Influence & Public Service

Stephanie examines the role of governance, accountability and values-led leadership across business, public service and professional organisations.

Women in Leadership

Stephanie shares lessons from navigating leadership in traditionally male-dominated environments and discusses the evolving role of women in leadership and decision-making positions.

Law, Leadership & Legacy

Combining personal experience with professional insight, Stephanie explores leadership, public purpose and the impact individuals can have in shaping future generations and institutions.

Client Feedback

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