Our team

The NPBC team is made up of both full-time and part-time employees and freelancers, all with a passion for pro bono and a history of working and volunteering in the third sector.

Read on for more information about who we are and what we do.

Mary Dobson Smith Executive Lead

Mary Dobson Smith is a freelance consultant who leads the overall direction of the NPBC with the Board of Trustees.

Lois Carter Project Manager

Lois Carter is a Project Manager who works full time on many NPBC projects, including development of resources, and national research focused on the state of pro bono delivery.

Emily Sherratt Project Manager

Emily Sherratt is a part-time Project Manager, working to grow the Pro Bono Expert Support scheme and Vulnerable Clients project.

Lisa Naylor Content Provider

Lisa Naylor is a former in-house IP lawyer who moved into legal journalism 20 years ago as a writer and editor.

Susan Monteiro Administrator

Susan is a highly experienced administrator who supports NPBC governance and finances as well as CLF events and committees.

Nikki Dudley Social Media Manager

Nikki Dudley is a marketing and comms manager who is doing freelance social media management for the NPBC. She has experience working with various charities.

Tom Mansfield Events Associate

Assistance with events is provided by Tom Mansfield through Tiny Bird Events.