I studied Chemistry and Law at the University of Bristol as a joint honours degree and then went on to do the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at BPP in London. Following completion of the LPC, I joined Covington as a trainee in 2009.\u00a0 I spent my first trainee seat in the life sciences regulatory team, followed by six months in the life sciences transactional team.\u00a0 I also completed a 6-month trainee secondment to a pharmaceutical client.\u00a0 I qualified into Covington\u2019s Life Sciences team in 2011 and subsequently made Partner in 2019.<\/p>\n
My background in chemistry inspired me to become a life sciences lawyer.\u00a0 I wanted to work at the intersection of science and law; it is a fascinating, continually evolving area that presents unique and exciting challenges.<\/p>\n
I am now a Partner in Covington\u2019s Life Sciences group and co-chair of Covington\u2019s multidisciplinary Digital Health Initiative.\u00a0 I support innovative pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostic and software technology companies on regulatory, compliance, transactional, and legislative matters.\u00a0 I have particular expertise in advising on the legal issues presented by digital health technologies.\u00a0 I help companies navigate regulatory frameworks while balancing challenges presented by the pace of technological change over legislative developments.<\/p>\n
As a senior female lawyer, who is a first generation lawyer from a state school background, I believe it is my responsibility to proactively look for ways to increase diversity in the legal profession.\u00a0 I strive to do this as part of my role as the Graduate Recruitment Partner of Covington\u2019s London office.\u00a0 I also actively participate in various mentoring schemes designed to increase diversity in the legal profession.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15105,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n