Rachael joined Bolt Burdon Kemp in October 2024 as a paralegal in the Child Brain Injury team, assisting Hema Wanza in a variety of personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
She has a strong interest in campaigning for long-term systemic change to reduce recurrences of avoidable harm, improve safety, and shed light on the concerns of injured people to ensure a more holistic approach to patient care. She is excited about getting involved in the work the firm does with its charity partners, to help children with acquired brain injuries and their families. Rachael understands the importance of adapting each claim to the needs and priorities of each person to ensure the best outcome.
In July 2024, Rachael graduated from the University of Exeter, obtaining an LLB Law with first-class honours. Throughout her degree, she focussed her studies on areas relating to injury and healthcare law.
Alongside her studies, Rachael volunteered for several advocacy-based organisations. In particular, she was an Academic Representative and Peer Mentor. She played a crucial role in ensuring positive student experience, promoting constructive durable change, and was entrusted with giving a voice to over 600 peers on matters including student wellbeing, academic complaints, individual adjustments and needs.
Rachael was also a founding member of the editorial team for the ‘Dignity and Democracy Blog’, a project which aims to encourage discussion and critical reflection on the significance of human rights and democracy. Through this role she developed her desire to protect and campaign for the rights of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. She is passionate about helping vulnerable individuals fight for the compensation they deserve to be able to build a positive future.
Rachael is fluent in both English and French, she also speaks Spanish.
