I am a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice, currently in the Employment Team in Bristol and Exeter. Alongside this, I study part time at the University of Law, completing the SQE 1 and 2 Preparation course.
I am also the co-founder of The National Community Law Project CIC which offers legal support to low income and vulnerable people who would otherwise not have access to legal. We consist of volunteer paralegals across the world that work both remotely and in different offices across the UK.
I was an elected Pro-bono, Media and Events officer for the Cardiff and South-East Wales Junior Lawyers Division Committee for 2022/3 and will be applying to be on the Bristol Junior Lawyers Division Committee for 24/5.
Outside of work, I am very passionate about music and sports. I’m a self-taught pianist and guitarist who occasionally performs at open mics, concerts and is an honorary member of the Michelmores Firm band that performs in Exeter. I have performed in various collaborations and international competitions as part of Cardiff University Show Choir including a male lead solo I did at our university graduation. I also founded the Michelmores Music Club.
I am a professional model in my free time and have taken part in multiple fashion week showcases across the UK as well as acted in various commercials, short films and tv shows such as BBC Casualty. I also play for Bristol Volleyball Club on their competitive Mixed Team in the local Bristol District League when I am not playing with the locals at Queen Square.
Had 1st seat in the Transactional Real Estate department supporting in commercial property transactions, residential development deals and residential conveyancing projects
Was on the firm’s internal Responsible Business Committee from 2022 to 2024 that has the aim of discussing and implementing firm wide policy
Led the firm’s Planet Mark ESG Initiative and achieved accreditation for the firm in 2022/3 by collecting and reporting firm wide date on our carbon emissions and measuring our social value metrics
Led a firm wide matter management and closure project in line with SRA retention regulations in 2023/4
Co-led in the preparation and facilitation of the firm’s assessments for ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 securing successful reaccreditation for both regulation standards in Information Security and Client Satisfaction
Previously worked alongside the Governance & Risk Partners and supported the wider team as a paralegal by assisting with the handling of claims and complaints, enforcing policy and helping to mitigate risk across the Business