• University of Leeds, History BA Hons
• Public relations executive from 2002 – 2005 working with a range of commercial and public sector clients in a national PR agency. 
• BPP Law School London Post-graduate diploma in law 2004-2006 (commendation) (part-time course while working full time)
• Joined BWB 2005
• Paralegal at BWB from 2005 – 2007
• BPP Law School London Legal Practice Course 2006-2008 (distinction) (part-time course while working full-time).
• Trainee solicitor 2007-2009
• Admitted solicitor 2009

Type of work
• Formation of new social enterprises, including registering charities and community interest companies, with particular focus on health care organisations.
• Advising on health law including GPs and dentists contracts.
• General company, commercial and charity law advice to charities, social enterprises and commercial organisation including service level agreements and financial arrangements.
• Constitutional and governance advice including incorporations and mergers.
• Fundraising agreements.
• Grant agreements.
• Trade marks, searches, applications and registrations in the UK, European Community and internationally
• Advising on a range of intellectual property issues including copyright and domain names.

Pro bono/voluntary work
• Provider of pro bono advice at legal advice centre.
• Part of will-drafting service at a local hospital for terminally ill patients.
• Voluntary work for a charity working with refugees in East London.