Amanda Millar is a trailblazing leader, coach, and consultant dedicated to building inclusive practice and sustainable business capacity.

As the first openly LGBTQ+ and fifth woman to serve as President of the Law Society of Scotland, she has shaped national conversations on legal reform, guardianship, and systemic change.

A former Law Society of Scotland double-accredited specialist in Mental Health Law, and Incapacity and Mental Disability Law, Amanda brings sector-leading expertise to her work, bringing together professional authority and lived experience.

She is a Founder and Director of Buchanan Millar Ltd, delivering training and consultancy that empower organisations to embed intersectional inclusion and unlock performance. A specialist ADHD coach, Amanda supports professionals and organisations in creating environments where neurodiversity and mental wellbeing are valued as strengths.

Specialisms

• LGBTQ+ Inclusion

• Mental Wellbeing

• Inclusive Leadership

• Neurodiversity in Professional Practice

• Strategic Communication & Reputational Resilience

  
  

Testimonials

“Amanda brings a unique perspective and demonstrates the transformative power of inclusive leadership, making her a compelling speaker to a wide range of audiences.”— Deborah Allan, Denholm Group

“Amanda brings a very authentic human approach to her work. Her ability to create a safe space for healthy conversations to take place is impressive. Some of those conversations will inevitably come with challenges, and Amanda's ability to help navigate those is skilful and born from experience. There is nothing surface-level about her delivery; she can get under the bonnet of issues, and help unpack them, for the benefit of everyone in the room. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Amanda again.”— Chris Rae, Co-Head of Real Estate Sector & Partner, Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP