I started my undergraduate studies in 1997 at the now University of Johannesburg. I obtained a BA in Humanities with distinction in 2000, majoring in Psychology and Industrial Psychology. I then decided to get some work experience before continuing my studies. 

I worked in sales at an insurance company and as a receptionist at a law firm on a temporary basis. I also worked at a charity for a year and a half as an administrator and supervisor.

Legal Experience

In February 2002 I started working at Marto Lafitte & Associates Inc. (“MLA”) as a receptionist. I remained with MLA for 13 years, working in various positions. In October 2004 I was promoted to a position as a legal secretary / paralegal. I completed two paralegal courses with distinction. One of the directors of MLA suggested that I consider studying law.  

I started my LLB degree in February 2005 and started serving my articles in 2007. I completed my LLB degree through UNISA in 2011 and was admitted as an attorney in 2012. I also completed a postgraduate course in Cyber Law at Wits with distinction.

I remained at MLA as a professional assistant until January 2015 when I started Hurdle Hop (Pty) Ltd. I worked at Moodie & Robertson in their Conveyancing Department from February 2016 to January 2023 and started at in Yammin Hammond Inc. February 2023.

I have experience in, amongst other things: 

1. Areas of Law: Conveyancing, International Wills, Wills and Estates, Company, Trust, Contract, Consumer Protection Act and Cyber Law

2. Additional areas: Management, supervision and administration, administration of syndicate ownership / leased property, audit and analysis of problem files (conveyancing and litigation), day to day management and running of a bridging finance company and general troubleshooting.   

Strengths

1. Trouble-shooter / problem solver

2. Enjoy being challenged and learning

Community Assistance

I support various charities and will continue to do so both on a personal basis and through Hurdle Hop.

At various points in my studies, I was sponsored part or all of my studies. This made it possible for me to complete various courses and degrees. It is a long-term objective of mine to pay it forward by starting / contributing to and getting involved with an education fund / trust. A friend of mine has started a bursary fund at a school in my name and I look forward to contributing to the fund and other funds like it.