MYL is run by its members, for its members. Below are the individuals dedicated to organising the group’s extensive calendar of socials, events and all-round good work.

HELEN ROYLE
Chair
(MAGUIRE FAMILY LAW)

Helen is a Solicitor at Maguire Family Law. Helen takes on the role of Chair of the committee in 2024.

Helen says: “After two amazing years on the committee, I am so excited to be taking on the role of Chair. I hope that in my time leading the committee we will continue to build on the success of MYL, expanding its reach and platform, elevating it to the next level! It is something I feel very proud to be a part of- a dynamic and inclusive group that allows our members to experience enjoyable and new experiences around the city whilst growing their networks.

With a mixture of old and new Directors for 2024, I am looking forward to working closely with each of the new committee so that we can work collectively to achieving our goals for the year, which are to grow our membership base, host more events than ever before and raise a record-breaking amount for charity.

As a committee, we are dedicated to continuing to host amazing social, charitable, sports, inter-professional and educational events throughout the year. Our social media presence is ever-expanding and we hope that with it this will bring some new faces to our events! I can’t wait to catch up with our members old and new at our events soon - watch this space!”

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Driven, friendly and caring

One thing you couldn’t live without – My dog

Favourite place in Manchester – Ivy Asia

Claudia arends
General director
(irwin mitchell)

Claudia is a Serious Injury solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. Claudia is continuing in her role as General Director for a second year on the committee, working alongside Hannah this year to manage the website, email campaigns and social media. She is looking forward to assisting the rest of the committee and reaching out to existing and new MYL members about our latest events! We asked Claudia…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Approachable, caring and sociable

One thing you couldn’t live without – Coffee

Favourite place in Manchester – Blues Kitchen

sam bumby
professional development director
(eversheds SUTHERLAND)

Sam is a Commercial Disputes Associate at Eversheds Sutherland. Sam is continuing in his role of Professional Development Director for 2024 for his third year on the committee. This will involve attending events and bringing awareness to the committee and its members around all things professional development! We asked Sam…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Friendly, adventurous, pragmatic.

One thing you couldn’t live without – My bike.

Favourite Place in Manchester – Altrincham Market.

tom moody
professional development director
(fieldfisher)

Tom is a Solicitor at M Group. Tom is continuing for a second year on the committee in 2023 working alongside Sam as Professional Development Director. We asked Tom…

Three words you would use to describe yourself  – Sociable, easy-going, approachable

One thing you couldn’t live without – Nature

Favourite place in Machester - Bunny Jacksons

Cori mckeown
inter-professional director
(ROTHLEY LAW)

Cori is a Senior Associate within the Wills, Trusts and Estates disputes team at Rothley Law. Cori is an existing committee member continuing her role as Inter-Professional Director alongside Ron, and is looking forward to overseeing and organising MYL’s future inter-professional events. We asked Cori…

Three words you would use to describe yourself  - Approachable, fun and loyal

One thing you couldn’t live without – Cheese and wine

Favourite place in Manchester - Madre (best tacos ever) or of course Albert Schloss

RON LEONG
inter-professional director
(STEPHENSONS solicitors)

Ron is a Clinical Negligence solicitor at Stephensons Solicitors. He is new to the committee in 2024 and taking on the role of Inter-Professional Director alongside Cori. We asked Ron…

Three words you would use to describe yourself  - Sporty, sociable and adventurous

One thing you couldn’t live without – Guinness

Favourite place in Manchester - Rudy’s

MEGAN LEE
social director
(BRABNERS)

Megan is an Employment and Business Immigration Solicitor at Brabners. Megan is new to the committee in 2024 and taking on the role of Social Director alongside Ana. We asked Megan…

Three words you would use to describe yourself  - Sociable, hardworking and determined

One thing you couldn’t live without - Coronation Street (it’s a long-standing guilty pleasure)

Favourite place in Manchester - Burton Road

ANA-VICTORIA COAST
social director
(CRAWFORD LEGAL SERVICES)

Ana is a Commercial Litigation Solicitor at Crawford Legal Services. Ana is joining the committee this year as Social Director alongside Megan. She is excited about creating some new and exciting projects this year and keen to meet members at future events! We asked Ana…

Three words you would use to describe yourself – An organised mess

One thing you couldn’t live without – My passport

Favourite place in Manchester - Very difficult to choose! Rudy’s for pizza and Blank Street for the blueberry matcha always!

Hannah Mycock
charities Director
(Charles Hague Lambert)

Hannah is a Tax, Trusts and Estates solicitor at Chafes Hague Lambert Solicitors. Hannah continuing on the committee for a second year, but assuming a new role as Charities Director alongside Lauren. Hannah has a lot of experience with charity events and fundraising from her work with her local girls’ youth group, as well as raising money to be able to travel to Kosova to complete aid work with Smile International. Hannah hopes to be able to use her skills to raise money for MYL’s chosen charities of the year. We asked Hannah…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Confident, outdoorsy and considerate

One thing you couldn’t live without – My dog, Stanley

Favourite Place in Manchester – Three Little Words (after all, the only kind of tea I drink is a G&T!).

LAUREN SCOTT
charities Director
(IRWIN MITCHELL )

Lauren is a Court of Protection Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. Lauren is new to the committee in 2024 and is taking the role of Charities Director alongside Hannah. She is looking forward to working closely with our charity partners and making the most of life as a young solicitor in Manchester. We asked Lauren…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Spontaneous, personable and sporty.

One thing you couldn’t live without – Spotify Premium

Favourite Place in Manchester – Lawn Club

Emily-jo moore
JLD Director
(irwin mitchell)

Emily is a Family Law Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. Emily is new to the committee in 2024, assuming the role as Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) Director. Emily was previously the JLD Director for MTSG from 2021-2023. As JLD Director, Emily will be attending JLD events and giving feedback to the committee and its members. We asked Emily…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Caring, adventurous and ambitious

One thing you couldn’t live without – My next planned trip. I absolutely love travelling and exploring new places.

Favourite Place in Manchester – Society or Haunt for after work drinks, Atrium for coffee and Refuge for toast. (Sorry, there are far too many places to choose from!)

grace matthews
health and wellbeing director
(jmw)

Grace is a Family Law Solicitor at JMW. Grace is new to the committee in 2024 and is assuming the role of Health and Wellbeing Director alongside Emma. We asked Grace…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Witty, wicked and wise

One thing you couldn’t live without – Diet coke and the gym, preferably not at the same time

Favourite Place in Manchester – Climat

EMMA WHITEHEAD
HEALTH AND WELLBEING Director
(HALL BROWN FAMILY LAW)

Emma is a Solicitor at Hall Brown Family Law. Emma is new to the committee in 2024 and will be joining Grace as Health and Wellbeing Director, organising events to promote a healthy lifestyle and prioritise the wellbeing of our members. We asked Emma…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Approachable, friendly and active

One thing you couldn’t live without – Aperol Spritz

Favourite Place in Manchester – Ramona (for the bottomless brunch Aperol spritz!)