{"id":541,"date":"2026-06-11T09:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T08:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sheffieldlawsociety.co.uk\/?p=541"},"modified":"2026-06-11T09:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T08:46:36","slug":"stephanie-boyce-cbe-appointed-deputy-lieutenant-of-buckinghamshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sheffieldlawsociety.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/stephanie-boyce-cbe-appointed-deputy-lieutenant-of-buckinghamshire\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephanie Boyce\u00a0CBE\u00a0Appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Solicitors\u2019 Charity is delighted to share that its Chair, I. Stephanie Boyce CBE, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one of five appointed, the&nbsp;Deputy Lieutenants&nbsp;will&nbsp;support&nbsp;HM&nbsp;Lord-Lieutenant&nbsp;of Buckinghamshire, The Countess Howe,&nbsp;in promoting the wellbeing of local communities and strengthening connections across the county. These&nbsp;roles&nbsp;are awarded&nbsp;to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership and a commitment to public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stephanie\u2019s appointment reflects not only her achievements within the legal profession, but her long-standing commitment to fairness, inclusion, access to justice and service. As the first person of colour to serve as President of the Law Society of England and Wales,&nbsp;she has played a significant role in shaping conversations around diversity, social mobility and representation within the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These themes are closely aligned with the work of The Solicitors\u2019 Charity, which exists to support those working in the legal community through moments of personal, professional and financial difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the demands on the profession continue to evolve, so too does the importance of recognising the people behind it, their wellbeing, their resilience, and their ability to thrive in a changing environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stephanie\u2019s work, both within the profession and in the wider community, reflects this broader perspective. Alongside her national and international roles, she has remained closely connected to&nbsp;where she lives in&nbsp;Buckinghamshire, supporting local organisations and contributing to initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing and cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commenting on the appointment, Stephanie said: \u201cIt is an honour to&nbsp;be asked to&nbsp;serve as a Deputy Lieutenant for Buckinghamshire.&nbsp;My particular interest is in&nbsp;working with educational establishments to promote careers in the professional sector and&nbsp;celebrating those who give so much to our communities, and helping ensure that our civic institutions are visible, inclusive,&nbsp;inspiring the next generation to consider working within our justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I look forward to supporting the work of the Lieutenancy and continuing to contribute to the communities and organisations that make the county such a special&nbsp;and vibrant&nbsp;place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At The Solicitors\u2019 Charity, we are proud to work alongside Stephanie as she champions&nbsp;the wellbeing of individuals across the legal profession and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Solicitors\u2019 Charity is delighted to share that its Chair, I. Stephanie Boyce CBE, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire. As one of five appointed, the&nbsp;Deputy Lieutenants&nbsp;will&nbsp;support&nbsp;HM&nbsp;Lord-Lieutenant&nbsp;of Buckinghamshire, The Countess Howe,&nbsp;in promoting the wellbeing of local communities and strengthening connections across the county. 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