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

AMBER COWGILL GENERAL DIRECTOR (WTB SOLICITORS)

Amber is a Care Solicitor at WTB Solicitors and joins the MYL committee in 2025. We asked amber…

Three words you would use to describe yourself:

friendly, ambitious and caring

One thing you couldn’t live without:

My dog

Favourite place in Manchester:

Tribe

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

EVA TITE SOCIAL DIRECTOR (MSB SOLICITORS)

Eva is a Private Family Trainee Solicitor at MSB Solicitors and is due to qualify in January 2026. Eva is new to the MYL Committee for 2025 and really looking forward to helping to organise some exciting events with the rest of the team. We asked Eva…

Three words you would use to describe yourself – positive, friendly, reliable

One thing you couldn’t live without – wine

Favourite place in Manchester – Allpress Espresso

OLI HINDS SOCIAL DIRECTOR (MYERSON SOLICITORS)

Oli is a trainee solicitor at Myerson Solicitors, and is due to qualify in September 2025. After spending two years on the committee of Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group, Oli is new to the MYL committee in 2025 and will be taking on the role of Social Director alongside Megan and Eva. We asked Oli…

Three words you would use to describe yourself:

Laid-back, active and driven

One thing you couldn’t live without:

Rice cooker

Favourite place in Manchester:

Cibo

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

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

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

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 (according to my colleagues!)

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!)

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.

Kennedy Kay PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (DAC Beachcroft)

Kennedy is a Solicitor in the Clinical Risk team at DAC Beachcroft. 2025 marks Kennedy’s first year on the MYL committee. Kennedy brings valuable previous experience from serving as Education Director on the Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group committee as a trainee in 2024. We asked Kennedy...

Three words you would use to describe yourself - Determined, caring and sensitive

One thing you couldn't live without - Exercise

Favourite place in Manchester - Oseyo (I eat noodles practically every day)

Kirsty McKenzie jld director (Hall Brown Family Law)

Kirsty is as a Trainee Legal Executive at Hall Brown Family Law. Kirsty is due to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive towards the end of 2025 following 9 years of full-time work and study. Kirsty is new to the committee in 2025, assuming the role of Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) Director.

As JLD Director, Kirsty will be attending JLD events and giving feedback to the committee and its members. We asked Kirsty…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Compassionate , Assertive and Ambitious.

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

Favourite Place in Manchester – The Green Lab/Health Lab.