I. Stephanie Boyce

I. Stephanie Boyce is the Former President of the Law Society of England and Wales.

​From council estate to leading one of the world’s oldest learned, professions her accent was staggering. After four attempts, she shattered the glass ceiling in a traditionally hierarchical, conservative, male-dominated profession by reaching its highest office and becoming president of the Law Society of England and Wales. Her leadership significantly reshaped perceptions of what it takes to be a leader by breaking historical barriers. 

As the first person of colour and sixth woman to lead the Law Society as president, she symbolised progress and inspired underrepresented groups. Her emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion, coupled with her advocacy for legal literacy, highlighted the value of diverse leadership styles. By addressing systemic challenges like social mobility and inequality, she demonstrated that leadership rooted in representation and resilience can drive meaningful change in a traditionally hierarchical profession.