Diane McGiffen

Diane McGiffen became Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland in January 2022. She is a member of the Future of the Legal Profession Working Group led by the Scottish Government’s Minister of Victims and Community Safety, and sits on the Audit Committee of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, Ireland. Diane is a member of International Institute of Law Association Chief Executives and Chief Executives of European Bar Associations. Diane led on the Society’s strategy to support members to thrive in a growing and well-regulated sector.

Diane joined the Society from Audit Scotland where she was Chief Operating Officer having been with the organisation in a number of roles since its creation in 2000. In 2021, Diane led their strategy to be a world class organisation, supporting the Auditor General for Scotland, Board and Management Team. Diane's role focused on ensuring the Audit Scotland delivers effective and sustainable public audit in Scotland.

Prior to this Diane worked in urban regeneration, in local government and at the House of Commons and has been a member of the Northern Ireland Audit Office audit committee and has undertaken part-time study on the retention of women workers in health and social care.