About

Having combined practice as a solicitor in Dispute Resolution and Employment Law with academic roles for over 20 years, I recently took on the responsibility of Head of Derby Law School.

I combine practice as a Consultant Solictor and delivery of legal training to the legal profession and businesses with my teaching responsibilities at the University. I am also the Course Leader of the Legal Practice Course and an LPC Tutor.

I am an External Examiner of the Legal Practice Course for BPP University.

I am a Past President of Derby & District Law Society and the Secretary of Education & Training and Employment Law Sub-Committees. I co-ordinate the hugely popular and successful Annual Legal Skills Triathlon organised by the University of Derby and Derby & District Law Society.

Teaching responsibilities

• Employment Law - 3rd year option at levels 5 & 6 JH and LLB : Module Leader
• Employment Law in the Workplace - JH : Module Leader
• Employment Law - MSc in HRM : Module Leader
• Advanced Legal Skills & Context - LLB : Tutor
• Employment Law, Civil Litigation & Commercial Litigation - Legal Practice Course: Tutor
• Legal Practice Course: Course Leader

Professional interests

• Legal training and strategic operation of employment law in the workplace
• Advising and representing employers and employees on all employment law and HR matters
• Organisation of businesses and the gig economy

Research interests

Strategic operation of employment law in the workplace.

Membership of professional bodies

• Solicitors Regulation Authority - Solicitor (qualified in 1997)
• Member of Derby & District Law Society - Past President & Secretary of Education and Training Sub-Committee
• Employment Lawyers Association

Qualifications

• Fellow of Higher Education Authority

Undergraduate qualifications

• LLB (Hons), Staffordshire University

Postgraduate qualifications

• Diploma in Legal Practice, Nottingham Law School

Experience in industry

I have practised as a Solicitor in Derby since 1997 working initially for Alexander & Co and from 2000 until 2011 and for Robinsons Solicitors advising on employment, charity and commercial issues.

I work presently as a Consultant for Attenborough Law advising on employment and HR related matters. My expertise lies in identifying commercial solutions, negotiating and resolving disputes.

I design and deliver legal training nationally for MBL Seminars to the legal profession and employers.