Chief Executive of Law Society of Scotland to leave in October 2008
Douglas Mill, has decided to leave his position as Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland in October 2008.
Until that time Douglas, who joined the Society in 1996, will continue to undertake some of his duties and commitments as Chief Executive and will also undertake some project work for the Society.
In addition Douglas will continue to act as an ambassador for the Scottish Solicitors profession in undertaking his duties as President of ILACE (International Institute of Law Association of Chief Executives).
Richard Henderson, President of the Society said: "I would like to put on record the considerable debt which the Society owes to Douglas for his work over the past eleven years.
"The Society is a more business like and modern organisation than the one Douglas joined as Chief Executive and under his leadership the organisation has met many significant challenges.
"It is indicative of Douglas' professionalism that he is ensuring that the transition can be as smooth as possible."
Douglas Mill said: "It has been an honour to be the Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland for the past 11 years. It has been a time of much change and there is a great deal more to come. I wish the Society all the very best for the future and look forward to seeing it continue to thrive."
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Further information: Please contact Suzy Powell or Gillian Meighan at the Law Society of Scotland corporate communications office on 0131 476 8115/8167 or email suzypowell@lawscot.org.uk or gillianmeighan@lawscot.org.uk
