MYSG 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.

Ruth Thomas
Chair
(irwin mitchell)

Ruth is an Associate Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. Ruth continues in her role as Chair of the committee after a successful year last year. Ruth says: After a great year last year and an even bigger committee this year, we’re aiming to bring you even more social, charitable, educational, sweatworking and inter-professional events over the coming year. We want to have a particular focus on our inter-professional events this year with a significant number of other networking groups across the city. We are also building on our social media presence with almost 1,000 followers on Instagram. We are really grateful to have the continued support from both our loyal sponsors and members alike to ensure junior lawyers in Manchester receive the support they need. We are looking forward to continuing the fantastic work from last year and look forward to seeing you all at an event soon! We asked Ruth…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Sociable, adventurous and conscientious

One thing you couldn’t live without – Passport

Favourite place in Manchester – Twenty twenty two

Claudia arends
General director
(irwin mitchell)

Claudia is new to the committee in 2023 and is assuming the role of General Director. Claudia is a Serious Injury solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. We asked Claudia…

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

One thing you couldn’t live without – Coffee. Definitely coffee.

Favourite place in Manchester – Blues Kitchen

HELEN ROYLE
MARKETING DIRECTOR
(MAGUIRE FAMILY LAW)

Helen continues her role of Marketing Director in 2023, having joined the committee at the start of 2022. Helen is responsible for handling our Social Media channels and website. Helen is a familiar face to some having previously been the General Secretary of the Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group. Helen is a Family Solicitor at Maguire Family Law. We asked Helen…

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

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

Favourite Place in Manchester – El Gato Negro/Schloss

sam bumby
professional development director
(eversheds)

Sam is assuming the role of Professional Development Director for 2023, having previously been our JLD Director in 2022. This will involve attending events and bringing awareness to the committee and its members around all things professional development! Sam is a Commercial Disputes Associate at Eversheds Sutherland. 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 new to the committee in 2023 and will be joining Sam as Professional Development Director. Tom is a solicitor at Fieldfisher. 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
(irwin mitchell)

Cori is new to the committee in 2023 and is taking on the role of Inter-Professionals Director alongside Shelby and Naana.  Cori is a solicitor within Irwin Mitchell’s Will, Trust and Estate dispute team. We asked Cori…

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

One thing you couldn’t live without – cheese and wine (in moderation of course!)

Favourite place in Manchester - Firefly or Albert Schloss

shelby munn
inter-professional director
(jmw solicitors)

Shelby is a Private Client Solicitor at JMW Solicitors and will be taking on the role of Inter-Professional Director alongside Naana and Cori. Shelby was a Social Director of Manchester Trainee Solicitor’s Group for 18 months before joining the MYSG committee, and she is looking forward to overseeing and organising MYSG’s future inter-professional events alongside her co-directors. We asked Shelby…

Three words you would use to describe yourself  - Sociable, approachable and motivated

One thing you couldn’t live without – My morning coffee!

Favourite place in Manchester - Fazenda

alex streeter
social director
(jmw)

Alex is a Private Client Solicitor at JMW and will be joining Liam as Social Director this year. Alex will be responsible for planning a variety of social events for all members to enjoy. Alex is well known in Manchester as he was previously the chair of Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group! We asked Alex…

Three words you would use to describe yourself  -   Adventurous, fun, 5”8

One thing you couldn’t live without - Steak (I wouldn’t even want to try)

Favourite place in Manchester - It used to be Old Trafford, but now it’s a firm tie between Albert Schloss and K2 Karaoke, Schloss any time between 10am-midnight, K2 midnight-?

liam whitfield
social director
(tlt solicitors)

Liam is a Regulatory Solicitor at TLT Solicitors and continues the role of MYSG Social Director this year, so will be responsible for the MYSG social calendar along with co-director Alex. We asked Liam…

Three words you would use to describe yourself – Easy-going, active, sociable.

One thing you couldn’t live without – Live Sport

Favourite place in Manchester - Cask

Madeleine Langmead
Charities Director
(JMW)

Maddy continues on the role of Charities Director alongside Kat having joined the committee in 2022. Maddy is a solicitor at JMW specialising in clinical negligence. Maddy is looking forward to working closely with our charity partner throughout the year and getting to know more solicitors in Manchester! We asked Maddy…

Three words you would use to describe yourself – Cool, classy, comical…

One thing you couldn’t live without – books and beer (sorry, I couldn’t choose between them!)

Favourite place in Manchester – Dishoom

jack bookey
health and wellbeing director
(irwin mitchell)

Jack is new to the committee in 2022 and assumes the role of Health and Wellbeing Director. This will involve arranging events promoting a healthy lifestyle and keeping our members wellbeing at the forefront of our minds! Jack is a solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. We asked Jack…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Sociable, ambitious, enthusiastic

One thing you couldn’t live without – Liverpool (the city and the football team)

Favourite Place in Manchester – Behind closed doors

Hannah Mycock
JLD Director
(Charles Hague Lambert)

Hannah is a Tax Trusts and Estates solicitor at Chafes Hague Lambert Solicitors. As a former committee member of Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group, she hopes to use her previous experience to benefit the members of MYSG in her new role as JLD Director. As JLD Director, Hannah will be attending JLD events and giving feedback to the committee and its members. We asked Hannah…

Three words that you would use to describe yourself – Personable, dynamic and driven

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!).