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We’re introducing Nicole Smith and her guide dog, Shai. Nicole joined Lanyon Bowdler in April 2023 as a legal suppo...
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Profile / Experience
Nicole graduated from the University of Chester in 2020 and gained a first class degree in law, in July 2025 she completed her LPC and LLM with the University of Law in Birmingham, gaining a distinction in both.
Nicole joined Lanyon Bowdler in April 2023 working as a legal support assistant with the Clinical Negligence Team, she started her training contract with us in September 2025, staying with the Clinical Negligence Team for her first seat, in March 2026 Nicole moved over to the Family Team for her second seat. In September 2026 Nicole joined the Employment Team for her third seat.
In her spare time, Nicole likes to go on walks with her guide dog, Shai, who loves the water! They also both enjoy visiting independent coffee shops.
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