Projects include researching in and advising on aquaculture development and sustainability for a presentation submission for the 2015 Global Business Challenge, the theme of which was to design a sustainable solution to aid the achievement of global food security through the doubling of food production by 2040 (presented in Brisbane, Australia in November 2015); providing strategic business consulting to a wildlife conservation project; and providing legal and strategic business advice to small to medium enterprises.

A technology and production company that provides proprietary technology services to hotels, lodges and restaurants located throughout the world, and through which hospitality staff are trained in relevant skills, product knowledge and hospitality standards (www.lobsterink.com).The roles and duties included providing expert and strategic legal advice to the board; negotiating, reviewing and drafting various agreements; assisting in and ensuring the protection of the company’s intellectual property rights; evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action; anticipating issues and eliminating risks strategically and identifying proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks; engaging with various stakeholders; and dealing with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas.

* Class President* Awarded the Class Medal for courses, Marketing and Company Analysis* Member of the UCT GSB Case Competition Team * Winner of the 2015 Global Business Challenge, held in Brisbane, Australia in November 2015 (www.2015gbc.org)* Competed in the John Molson International MBA Case Competition in Montreal, Canada: Divisional winner, competed in the semi-final round, and winner of the 2015 Richard Outcault Team Spirit Award (www.mbacasecomp.com)

Associate in the Corporate Commercial Department, working on a broad range of contract drafting, reviewing and negotiation, as well as working within the areas of Intellectual Property Law, Entertainment Law and Litigation (www.cafriedlander.co.za).In the role of Associate I worked mainly in the areas of Corporate Commercial and Intellectual Property Law, but also in Entertainment Law and Litigation, both within a team structure and in my own practice. The roles and responsibilities included engaging and creating relationships with clients, and providing expert and strategic legal advice; anticipating and estimating risks strategically, and identifying and advising on proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks; negotiating with various stakeholders on behalf of clients; drafting and/or reviewing agreements to minimize risks and maximize legal rights and benefits for clients; and developing, motivating and driving performance from the clerks and assistant in my team.

Admitted as an Attorney of the Western Cape High Court: 5 August 2011

Assisted children between the ages of 6 and 14 with in-class academic assistance, homework, after school sport, and cultural activities (www.biltongrange.co.uk).