Why you chose your career and joined your current company?

I have been interested in concepts like justice and protection of rights since a very young age, albeit as a child/young person I was not able to put a name to these concepts. As I learnt and grew as a person, my interests in these concepts only continued to strengthen, particularly in my senior years of High School. A career in law seemed to me like the appropriate pathway to simultaneously pursue my strengths and my interests.

Insurance law was not a practice area that I had originally considered (or even knew to be an option!). The opportunity to join Thompson Cooper Lawyers as a Law Clerk arose out of a connection with one of the Principals at my firm and I leapt at the chance to ‘get my foot in the door’. I was only in my third-year of University at the time that I joined so I have had the privilege of working through various legal positions, including Law Clerk, Paralegal, Law Graduate, Solicitor and Associate. Much like my interest in the law generally, my interest in insurance law have only strengthened over time as I have been able to experience various aspects of this field in each different position at the firm.

How long with the firm?

Started in 2021 – 4 years

What do you want to get out of the grant?

The Women in Insurance Grant will be an incredible opportunity. The Women in Insurance network will expose me to professionals in various sectors of the insurance industry from which I can learn and continue to expand my professional network. As a young lawyer, the opportunity to have guidance and mentorship from well-respected women within the industry is priceless. The Women in Insurance Grant is an invaluable experience and will assist me to continue to grow in this profession.