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Lesley O’Leary

Chief Operating Officer

Lesley is the Firm’s Chief Operating Officer.

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About

Working in partnership with the Managing Partner and Senior Partner, Lesley provides executive oversight and leadership of the Firm’s operational professionals to help Charles Russell Speechlys implement its plans for increased profitability, innovative working practices and processes in alignment with the Firm’s strategy, aspirations, brand and values. 

Initially joining the Firm to lead its Business Development & Marketing function, Lesley has more than 25 years of experience enabling partnerships to provide creative solutions for clients. Lesley is passionate about helping clients and colleagues achieve their ambitions. She helps drive change and long-term growth through building teams grounded in empathy and commercial acumen.

She brings a client-centric mindset to operational priorities.

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted in two categories for Legal Business Awards 2026

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys is shortlisted for Team of the Year: Legal Transformation at The Lawyer Awards 2026

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  • Change Makers Club quotes Lesley O'Leary on workforce optimisation

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys receives Top Awards from Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index

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  • Lesley O'Leary writes for The Law Society Gazette on law firm strategy

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  • Briefing publishes Lesley O’Leary 's comments on hybrid working and the impact on collaboration

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys awarded Gold Award by Stonewall

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  • Legal Cheek and Roll on Friday report on the firm's autumn retention figures, with 96% of final seat trainees committing their futures to the firm

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  • New Law Journal report on Lesley O'Leary's appointment as the firm's Chief Operating Officer

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys’ Appoints Lesley O’Leary as Chief Operating Officer

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  • International Women’s Day 2020 – 8 Women for 8 March

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  • Family Matters

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