·       Bachelor of Law, University of Technology, Sydney (2013)

·       Bachelor of International Studies (China), University of Technology, Sydney (2013)

• Supreme Court of New South Wales 2014
• High Court of Australia 2023

Payments

·       PayPal Australia – advised on compliance with local laws and regulations with respect to the company's new and existing services, including engagement with regulators (such as ASIC, APRA and AUSTRAC) to address clarify any potential challenges raised by way of evolving technology.

·       PayPal Singapore – responsible for the Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea and Taiwan markets. Sophie provided general commercial advice with respect to sales and marketing activity, as well as significant time establishing regulatory strategies with respect to compliance with local law in those markets with respect to cross-border payments and consumer privacy / data concerns.

FinTech

·       Slyp – led the legal, risk and compliance function for an Australian Fintech, Slyp. Slyp is ISO 27001 certified, and Sophie's role included providing product, governance and regulatory advice, as well as advising on the implications and requirements when collecting, holding and using consumer data. Further, Slyp's board is comprised of representative directors from each of Australia's big four banks and Sophie provides company secretary duties on an ongoing basis. Confidential experience

·       New South Wales Law Society (2014)

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