News & insights Rachel Roche Shortlisted for Yorkshire Leadership Award 2 minutes of reading - Written by Roche Legal March 2024 Rachel Roche, owner of York based Roche Legal and a former winner of the Law Society Sole Practitioner of the Year, has been shortlisted in the BusinessDesk Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2024 which are being staged at the Queens Hotel in Leeds on March 21st. Rachel, who recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme through the Saïd Business School, Oxford, has been shortlisted in the Professional Services Leader section of the awards which recognise outstanding achievements by the Yorkshire’s business community. The awards were created to celebrate people who are role models within their organisations and raise the bar for their competitors. Rachel, who has studied extensively in the United States alongside American lawyers, has been appointed co-chair of the New York State Bar Association London branch after creating a UK/USA probate offering which has attracted funding from the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. She has also co-authored a book for the Law Society “How to Start a Law Firm” with Darren J. Sylvester and said:“ I am delighted to be shortlisted in the Professional Service Leader category of the awards that showcase the wide range of outstanding business talent in Yorkshire.” Note to editors: Rachel is available for interview and can be contacted on 01904 866139 or through Chris Jones Media on 07774 772820/ 07738 005133. Further Reading Legal profession needs a change of mindset to embrace AI Rachel Roche, the award winning Yorkshire lawyer, believes the legal profession needs a change of mindset to fully embrace the opportunities offered by new technology and AI which is reshaping the way businesses operate. Growth expert Gary Lumby joins Roche Legal as CEO Gary Lumby MBE, the former UK Director of Small Business Banking at Yorkshire and Clydesdale Banks, has been appointed chief executive officer at Roche Legal, the award winning Yorkshire private client law firm. Rachel Roche wins prestigious Yorkshire leadership award Rachel Roche, owner of York based Roche Legal, has collected a prestigious award which recognises her impact as a transformation leader at the BusinessDesk Yorkshire Leadership Awards in Leeds. View all insights Ready for clear, reliable legal advice? Contact us for straightforward advice that makes things easier, saves you money, and gives you peace of mind. Contact us