Mark Stephens Cbe

Mark Stephens CBE is a distinguished legal professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as a Senior Member at Howard Kennedy LLP since February 2013, Stephens also holds positions as an Independent Board Member for Independent Schools and Non Executive Chairman at Internews Network since January 2018. With a notable background in mediation at ADR Chambers/Finers Stephens Innocent since 1999, and an active role as Independent Chair of the Global Network Initiative, Stephens is recognized for their contributions to the legal field. In addition to legal practice, Stephens has a longstanding career as a broadcaster, writer, and lecturer, leveraging experiences as a child actor while contributing to discussions on legal and current affairs. Academic credentials include a degree from the University of East London, and former leadership positions include Chair of Governors at the University of East London and Chair at Global Witness. Acclaimed as "the patron solicitor of previously lost causes" by Law Society Gazette, Mark Stephens continues to influence both the legal sector and public discourse.