Ruth Fenton Solicitor
Chief Executive Officer @Inspired Star
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Inspired Star
GB
Inspired Star partners with senior leaders in UK and international law firms to strengthen culture, improve operational performance, and build resilient, people‑centred organisations. I support firms to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance profitability while improving leadership capability and employee experience.Key Focus Areas: Law firm culture change & organisational transformation Interim COO / Head of Operations / Practice Management support Strategic planning, business model innovation & troubleshooting Executive leadership coaching (advanced communication & body language) Dispute resolution: arbitration, mediation & workplace investigations Neurodivergent mentoring for senior professionalsImpact: Designed and delivered culture‑change programmes improving collaboration, psychological safety, and leadership alignment. Advised Managing Partners and Boards on governance, people strategy, and operational risk. Implemented process improvements reducing cost leakage and improving client service delivery. Coached senior leaders to strengthen influence, communication, and team performance.For more details visit us at Star is not a SRA regulated legal practice (SRA ID 566162)
EDUCATION
Regent's University London
Mediation
University of Chichester
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Management and Leadership
The Law Society of England and Wales
Microcredential , Employment Law
Center for Body Language (Belgium)
Certified Micro Expressions Trainer and Practitioner, Body Language and Micro Expressions
Bournemouth University
LPC, Legal Practice Course
Royal Veterinary College
VN, Veterinary Nursing
Queen Mary University of London
Post Grad Diploma International Commercial Arbitration , International Arbitration / International Trade Law / Shipping / Banking
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
FCIArb, International Arbitration
University of Surrey
Chinese (Mandarin)
Robbins Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention (USA)
Strategic Intervention Coach and Marriage Education and Divorce Prevention Coach , Psychology, Coaching, Marketing
Tony Robbins
Leadership Academy, Psychology
Solent University
Bachelor’s Degree, BA (Hons) Business and Law
ABOUT RUTH FENTON SOLICITOR
Legal Operations Leader | Practice Management | Strategic Transformation | COO-Level ExpertiseI am a senior legal operations and practice management leader with extensive experience advising US and international law firm boards on strategy, operational transformation, people leadership, and organisational culture. My work focuses on improving performance, streamlining processes, enhancing client experience, and building inclusive, resilient workplaces.I have led enterprise‑wide initiatives across legal operations, HR, governance, and change management, including operational redesign, DEI strategy, innovation programmes, and complex employee relations matters. I specialise in translating strategic goals into practical, commercially focused solutions that strengthen firm performance and support long‑term growth.Specialties Legal Operations Practice Management Law Firm Strategy & Transformation Law Firm Culture & Change Governance & Board Advisory Operational Excellence DEI & Inclusive Leadership Employee Relations, Mediation & Arbitration Leadership Coaching Process Improvement & Innovation Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning Interim & Consulting Senior Management Neurodivergent Mentoring
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