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It was during my second year at university that I started to give some serious thought to my career. Despite studying History, I knew I wanted it to be finance-related, so I focused on a job in the City. But after some work experience with an investment bank that was focused more on corporate law, I realised that’s where my interests were.

Before joining Baker McKenzie, I had quite a varied career. I spent time in tech, marketing, and digital strategy. I’ve even been a professional comedian, performing everywhere from New York to the Edinburgh Fringe. When I look back now, I can see how that experience helps me in my current job. It’s where I learnt to connect with people and think on my feet.

I studied Politics at university, with the intention of joining a think tank or pursuing a career in the Civil Service. But fairly early on, I realised that wasn’t the path for me. So I started to explore the alternatives and when I came across law – and commercial law, in particular – it was far better aligned with my view of the world and the kind of work I wanted to do.