The largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire has hired an experienced compliance specialist to lead its risk and governance team.
Jody Evans has joined Wilkin Chapman as Director of Risk and Governance, a new role for the firm. Wilkin Chapman has said that the new role will ensure that risk, compliance and governance are represented at a strategic level within the business.
Jody brings over a decade of experience in law firm risk and compliance. She said, “My job is to help the firm remain compliant, creating governance structures to embed risk awareness across all roles and areas. It’s effectively a dual role – supporting the business in making sure that effective processes exist and are followed, and making sure clients receive the best service possible and are protected in their instructions with us.
“In the rare instances where things go wrong, my team and I will manage those incidents to ensure a good outcome, review how the issue has happened, and take steps to help reduce the risk of future recurrence.”
Aside from overseeing compliance, Jody will lead Wilkin Chapman’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities, aligning them with the firm’s broader strategy. She expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, saying, “The passion and drive to ‘be better’ with risk, compliance, and governance being at the heart of this change really came through.”
Having started her career in the legal sector in 2006, Jody has an impressive track record in leading legal risk and compliance teams, with significant experience in managing growth plans and acquisitions.
Wilkin Chapman’s decision to hire Jody forms part of the firm’s commitment to continuous improvement and client-centric services. With over 400 partners and staff across several offices in Grimsby, Lincoln, Beverley, and Louth, the firm remains a pillar in the local legal community.
Jody said: “It’s a brilliant firm that I’m really happy to be a part of and I’m looking forward to the future.”
For more information on Wilkin Chapman and their services, visit the Wilkin Chapman LLP website.
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