Lee Edwards

Lee Edwards is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the Director of Risk & Ethics at Shoosmiths, a role that encompasses responsibilities as Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Money Laundering Reporting/Compliance Officer (MLRO/MLCO). With extensive experience in risk management and compliance, Lee oversees various functions including anti-financial crime measures, conflicts, professional conduct, and data protection. Additionally, Lee is a Committee Member of the Economic Crime Task Force at The Law Society. Previous positions include Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Macfarlanes, Risk & Ethics Director at Ince, and Compliance Manager at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Lee holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Aberdeen, earned from 2007 to 2011, and has a background in education from Billericay School and Sixth Form.