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Mark Stephens appointed Chair of Governors at University of East London

Wednesday 15 July 2009

Mark Stephens

Distinguished media lawyer Mark Stephens has been announced as the new Chair of Governors of the University of East London (UEL), taking up his post on 1 August.

Mark Stephens studied Law at UEL (then North East London Polytechnic) in the early 1980s and after graduating developed his career as a champion of artistic expression. Now a senior member of the law firm Finers Stephens Innocent, Mark has practised before every level of Court in England and Wales, and regularly appears before the European Court of Human Rights and the Privy Council.

Mark is also a prolific commentator, broadcaster, blogger and writer and his views on arts, law, media and human rights are frequently sought by the media. He holds a number of Government sanctioned, regulatory and charitable appointments.

Mark Stephens said: "I have lived in East London for thirty-four years and it is an honour to have been elected to serve my local university - a university of which I am proud to be a graduate. I hope that everyone will join me in moving our university forward to ever greater success in the years ahead".

The appointment was made following a meeting last week of UEL’s Board of Governors. The current Chair of Governors, Jim McKenna, steps down this month at the end of his term of office.

Roy Pointer, Deputy Chair, who led the search for a new Chair said: "I am delighted that Mark Stephens has agreed to become our new Chair. Mark's association with the University of East London goes back many years and his commitment to UEL is very strong. My fellow Governors look forward to a long and fruitful partnership as our university seeks to build on its past successes and its enormous potential".

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