Anna is currently undertaking her first six of pupillage, which began in September 2024, under the supervision of Bozzie Sheffi and Sebastian Winnett.
During her first six, Anna has assisted with the preparation of Crown Court trials. This has included drafting written advice for medical and financial experts, defence statements, sentencing notes, a disclosure review in a fraud case, and a successful argument to exclude bad character evidence of a child sexual offence. Anna has completed training with the Youth Justice Legal Centre, to represent youth defendants in the Youth and Crown Court.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Anna worked as a Civilian Disclosure Advisor at the Metropolitan Police Service. She managed a complex caseload including attempted murder, rape, historic sexual offences, drug offences, and serious violence. She advised detectives of varying seniority on sensitive material, disclosure schedules, third-party material, and responding to disclosure requests. Alongside this, she reviewed case files, trained large teams, liaised with the Crown Prosecution Service, and assisted in large-scale operations.
In recognition of her work, Anna was awarded a Letter of Appreciation from the Head of Met Prosecutions. Additionally, she obtained a Distinction in a Specialist Course in Disclosure, had an article published in the MPS Newsletter, and became a Legislation Single Point of Contact for disclosure.
Anna has undertaken a variety of pro bono roles. As a Vocalise Debate Mentor, she taught debating skills to inmates at HMP Brixton. As a National Centre for Domestic Violence Caseworker, she assisted a client with an emergency injunction application for a non-molestation order. As a Freedom Law Clinic Volunteer, she assisted with a murder case in preparation for an application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Alongside her professional endeavours, Anna volunteers at Bridging the Bar a charity supporting underrepresented aspiring barristers. As a Pod Leader, she mentors a group of students by delivering personal development workshops. Anna was previously a successful candidate on the programme, during which she delivered a speech to the Justices at the UK Supreme Court.
Anna maintains a strong academic background. She holds a First-Class Honours in Law and a Distinction in the Bar Vocational Studies. She obtained the City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Lord Denning Scholarship, and Buchanan Prize from The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.
