Gemma Ellison

I started my career as a Family Law Solicitor, and was recognised both city-wide and nationally for my work in the child protection arena. As a lawyer, I was fascinated by the psychology of people. After a successful career in practice, I turned my attention to workplace culture and leadership, becoming Director of Culture and Learning at a large law firm. Following a management buy-out, I then spent two years helping acquired law firms assess and embed new values, behaviours and culture.

I spent 15 years working in legal practice, and it is a profession I understand deeply and care about. I am committed to helping organisations create healthy and inspiring working environments, which in turn leads to enhanced wellbeing, more collaboration and higher-performing teams. Often, as we move through the ranks of our industry, we are rarely told to fully consider culture and the fundamental impact it has on the working lives of our people. I want to help change that.