Olivia Woodhouse Trainee Solicitor

I am currently in my second seat in the Employment team, having previously sat with the Dispute Resolution team. Before starting my training contract, I worked in Lewis Silkin’s Risk & Compliance team as a paralegal. I primarily assisted with advising and gathering Client Due Diligence but also answering queries on conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

I have a law degree from the University of Bristol and an LPC with MSc in Law and Business Management from the University of Law.

Since joining the firm I have been involved in various pro bono and CSR activities. I was part of the reading scheme at St Alban’s Primary School, where I read to children who were learning English. I volunteered for the LS Mentoring Scheme where I was paired with a secondary school student from a social mobility ‘cold spot’ to provide career advice. Finally, I was a case worker on pro bono project with Amicus who are a charity that aims to secure equal access to justice for those facing the death penalty in the US.