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Burberry British Diversity Awards

11 Mar 202260 Seconds

Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce was a winner at the inaugural awards

Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce (pictured) was joint winner of the award for Inspirational Model of the Year at the inaugural Burberry British Diversity Awards, held on 10 March 2022 at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms. Boyce said she was “delighted and humbled”. She added: “I have personally seen what a difference a visible role model can make and the confidence it can give others. I’ve been able to speak to aspiring solicitors from different and diverse backgrounds, who have been inspired to pursue a career in the legal profession”.

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