Rita Leat Email & Phone Number

Hemel Hempstead, Gb

United Kingdom

CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, is the professional association and governing body for Chartered Legal Executive lawyers, other legal practitioners and paralegals. Representing 20,000 members, the organisation’s role is to enhance the role and standing of Chartered Legal Executives within the legal profession. As the Board's Special Advisor, I attend board meetings and challenge managers to deliver at a high pace and with high performance, supporting CILEX's continued development. Special Adviser to the CEO

With decades of experience creating and leading teams, I provide strategic business consultancy services to companies in the legal sector and beyond. Over the years, this has included acting as:- Special Advisor for the CEO at CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives- Founder & Chair of the National Paralegal Awards- Co-founder & Managing Director of the Professional Paralegal Register- Executive Director at The Institute of Paralegals- Chief Operating Officer at the National Association of Licensed Paralegals This depth of leadership experience has given me the skills to assimilate information quickly, understand team dynamics and the empathy required to build relationships. My insightful, strategic advice helps companies and organisations crystalise their future vision, identify a road map to success and unite sometimes disparate teams in a common goal.Working with CEOs and Boards of Directors, I deliver consultancy services including:> Strategic reviews> Business plans> Professional facilitation> Executive coaching and mentoring> Programme design> Educational plans & policies> Regulatory & Compliance work> Non-Executive Director & Trustee roleHaving been an Ofqual Responsible Officer, I can provide guidance for Awarding Organisations.Dealing with people is complex, but I can quickly identify issues, facilitate negotiation and help teams reach conclusions and move forward to achieve their objectives. People know me as someone who is good with people, skilled at bringing people together, finding solutions and is well-connected.Passionate about equality and diversity, challenging boundaries and delivering high standards, I am regularly asked to be an awards judge and speak on topics including regulation, consumer protection, and developing talent.If you think my skills and experience could help your organisation, please get in touch at ritaleat@hotmail.com.

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

Advising the CEO and Executive Board of CILEX after it acquired the Institute of Paralegals (IoP) and its voluntary regulator, the Professional Paralegal Register (PPR). Promoting transition and integration by bringing clarity, focus, and developing identity.

The National Paralegal Awards, launched in 2018, are the only awards dedicated to paralegals, law firms, and businesses supporting the profession. The awards have become one of the showpiece events in the legal sector calendar, highlighting paralegals' important role in the legal profession.Running a small but dedicated team, I organised these prestigious annual awards, negotiated sponsorship deals, and coordinated entries and judges, celebrating the fantastic work being done by paralegals across the UK.

London, United Kingdom

The Institute of Paralegals is a professional membership body that connects individuals with the shared purpose of providing professional legal services.

The Professional Paralegal Register (PPR) is a voluntary register and regulator that promotes professional paralegals as a recognised fourth arm of the legal profession and enhances consumer choice and protection.

London Area, United Kingdom

Founded in 1987, NALP is a non-profit organisation that encourages, promotes and develops the role and practice of the paralegal and represents the best interests of its members.