Ms Schofield was presented with the accolade at a ceremony in Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the commercial property sector, and her leadership within A&L Goodbody – both as commercial property partner and as the dedicated diversity and inclusion partner in Belfast.

Guests at the ceremony were told: “From the very offset of her career, Tracey has consistently demonstrated that she is a true leader in a field which has traditionally been male-dominated.

“As a partner at A&L Goodbody, she has not only contributed significantly to the success of the firm but has made a hugely positive impact across wider firm life through her leadership in CSR and diversity and inclusion.

“Tracey excels in what is an extremely demanding career alongside being a mother of two young daughters and maintaining family commitments. She sets a fantastic example to women in business across Northern Ireland that with hard work, tenacity, acute commercial awareness and unfaltering ambition, it is absolutely possible to reach the top and achieve outstanding success in any industry or sector.”