Jane Whitfield | Trustee, Designated Safeguarding Lead

Jane is a highly respected charity law solicitor with over 20 years of experience, blending the commercial savvy with academic prowess. Specialising in charity law and private client work since 2000, she has established herself as a leading practitioner, noted public speaker, and law influencer at both local and national levels. Jane has held significant positions including partner and Head of Trusts & Charities at a law firm in Reading, senior charity lawyer at Edward Connor Solicitors, and is currently Head of the Private Client Department at Elite Law Solicitors. Active in professional societies, she was President of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Law Society (2019-2023) and chaired the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee (2014-2017). Jane is a published author, contributing to significant works on charity law, and serves as a trustee for a number of charities. Jane is a trained musician and plays the cello in two local orchestras.