LawCare announces new leadership
Mental health charity, LawCare has named Mark Evans, current President of the Law Society of England and Wales, as its next Chief Executive Officer.
After 12 years at the helm, Elizabeth Rimmer will step down as Chief Executive Officer of LawCare at the end of June. Trish McLellan, Director of Engagement, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer until Mark joins on 2nd November.
As President of the Law Society, Mark is focused on promoting the excellence, diversity, and innovation of the solicitors' profession and supporting its member’s wellbeing. Mark is also a qualified solicitor and practised property and private client law for more than 28 years, working in North Wales and Chester. Currently, he teaches various courses on real estate, private client, and professional skills to aspiring solicitors at the University of Law.
Trish joined LawCare in 2005 and has played a key role in many of the charity’s recent initiatives, including its Life in the Law 2025 research and the reverse mentoring toolkit. Before joining LawCare, she practised as a family law solicitor in England before moving to Edinburgh, where she is now based.
Emma Williams, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said: “We’re delighted that Trish will be leading LawCare as Interim CEO. She knows the organisation incredibly well and has the full support of the Board. LawCare’s work will continue as usual over the coming months. We’re looking forward to welcoming Mark in November, but until then we’re in very safe hands with Trish and the team.”
LawCare promotes and supports better mental health across the legal sector, working towards a future where legal professionals can thrive. The charity provides free, independent and confidential emotional support, peer support and information for people working in law across the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
If you need to talk, call the free, independent and confidential helpline on 0800 279 6888, email [email protected] or visit its website here.