Amanda Millar
Chair of Court
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Biography
Amanda's core values of equality, equity, justice, and respect have led her to build a career based on integrity, clarity and an ambitious desire to help people access opportunities and develop themselves.
While still at university Amanda began her legal career as a tutor and went on to become a lecturer before completing her training to become a solicitor. Amanda was the first solicitor to be accredited in both incapacity and mental disability law and in mental health law.
Amanda's willingness to talk about issues and ask questions that others won't is a perspective that she has brought and continues to bring to a variety of paid and volunteer roles.
As an SCVO Policy Committee member and chair of mental health and diversity of thought charities she has used her skills and experience to support organisations and policy discussions in the third sector.
Amanda was the first open member of the LGBTQ+ community to be President of the Law Society of Scotland.
In addition to her role as Chair of Court at University of Dundee, receiving independent appointments relevant to her areas of specialty, working with individuals and organisations looking to embed inclusive values and practises, Amanda is also the independent chair of IoD Scotland's diversity and inclusion expert advisory group, Chair of Samaritans Scotland committee and trustee on Samaritans UK & Ireland Board.
Declared Interests
| Start date on Court | 1 August 2022 |
| Chairperson until | 31 January 2026 |
| Employment (other than University of Dundee) | Self-employed |
| Directorships | Trustee, Samaritans UK & ROI |
| Other pecuniary interests | None |
| Any other disclosure | None |
| Related parties | Scotland EDI Expert Advisory Group |
| Register last updated | 2022 |
Education
| First degree | LLB (Hons) University of Strathclyde |
| Higher degree | DipLP University of Strathclyde |
Non-executive career
| 2021 – date | Law Society of Scotland Past President |
| 2020 – date | Institute of Directors Scotland, independent Chair Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group |
| 2018 – date | LawscotTech Founding Board Member |
| 2008 – date | Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland Curator ad litem |
| 2003 – date | Sheriff Court Safeguarder; Reporter & Curator ad litem |
| 2020 – 2021 | Law Society of Scotland President |
| 2019 – 2020 | Law Society of Scotland Vice-President |
| 2016 – 2020 | Law Society of Scotland Convenor, Rules, Waivers and Guidance Sub-Committee |
| 2016 – 2019 | Changing the Chemistry Chair |
| 2010 – 2019 | Law Society of Scotland Member, Governing Council |
| 2014 – 2019 | Edinburgh Napier University Member, Centre for Mental Health and Incapacity Law Expert Advisory Group |
| 2015 – 2017 | Law Society of Scotland Member, Audit Committee |
| 2011 – 2017 | Law Society of Scotland Member, Client Protection Fund Sub-Committee |
| 2006 – 2017 | Mindspace Board Member, then Chair |
| 2013 – 2015 | Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Member, Policy Committee |
Executive career
| 2015 – 2019 | McCash & Hunter Solicitors Partner |
| 2006 – 2015 | McCash & Hunter Solicitors Associate |
| 2002 – 2006 | Miller Hendry Associate |
| 2001 – 2003 | University of Dundee Tutor, Client Counselling |
| 2000 – 2002 | Blackadders Litigation Solicitor |
| 1994 – 1996 | Glasgow Caledonian University Lecturer, Law |
| 1994 – 1995 | University of Strathclyde Tutor, Law |
Stories
Press release
The University of Dundee will mark International Women’s Day 2024 with a public event featuring Amanda Millar, Chair of the University’s Court