The Ellen Temperton & Nikki Mallett scholarship scheme

Ellen founded the firm’s now thriving Data & Privacy group and feedback from colleagues consistently revealed the lengths Ellen went to in encouraging and developing associates in their careers. Ellen was a dedicated mentor and champion of our firm values and culture, and one colleague told us “I’d never be where I am today without her.” Ellen was a strong believer that anyone can study law; as a child, when speaking to her school career’s adviser, Ellen told them she wanted to go to university and study law. She was told that it wasn’t a career for a woman, which of course made her even more determined to follow her dreams and prove the career advisor wrong.

Nikki was an inspirational corporate knowledge lawyer and an invaluable member of the Corporate team. Her intelligence and analytical mind meant she was a constant source of support to colleagues, from trainees to partners. Nikki was an enthusiastic and committed member of the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee throughout her time at the firm and, in particular, was hugely passionate about the education element.

Ellen and Nikki’s commitment to knowledge and education is what inspired the focus of the scholarship scheme. We are grateful for the support and input from both Ellen and Nikki’s families in launching this scheme.