Initially drawn more to the works of the Venerable Bede than those of William Blackstone, I didn’t actually decide to become a lawyer until rather late into my time as an undergraduate historian at Oxford. Whatever profession I chose, I knew it had to be something I could be proud of; now I count myself fortunate to serve some of the most exciting clients in the world - charities and not-for-profit organisations – whose aims and accomplishments inspire me everyday.

Working with charities means encountering the extraordinary, the amusing and the frankly surreal on a regular basis. I challenge any lawyer to find a client type more varied and interesting.

I work with the full spectrum of charities and not-for-profit bodies, from grant makers to humanitarian organisations, galleries and museums to medical charities, to name just a few. I also focus on acting for schools and education providers. I actually spent a year teaching in an international school; I’ve been a school governor of a voluntary aided school, run youth groups and I currently mentor students. Add a husband who is a teacher in an independent school and it has become a rather well-rounded interest.

In addition to learning Japanese, I love writing poetry and composing overly-dramatic piano music. I’ve also rather surprised myself by getting into running recently which I consider an antidote to my experimental baking habit.

In my spare time, I volunteer for African Caribbean Diversity (mentoring young people) and Christians Against Poverty (accompanying debt counsellors in supporting people in poverty in Peckham).