Laura Manning

Laura Manning is an experienced legal and compliance professional currently serving as the Legal and Compliance Manager at The Wine Society since November 2020, previously holding the position of Assistant Legal Counsel. Prior to this role, Laura Manning spent 15 years at REED, where a range of managerial and compliance-focused positions were held, including Regional Manager, Head of Compliance, and Risk & Compliance Manager. In these roles, responsibilities encompassed oversight of compliance audits, risk management, and ensuring adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements across the EMEA and APAC regions. Additionally, Laura Manning has experience as a Quality Assurance/Policy Executive with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, focusing on professional standards within the recruitment industry, and began professional work as a Case Worker/Paralegal at Homefast Property Lawyers. Laura Manning earned a 2:1 LLB Hons in Law from the University of Essex between 2002 and 2005.