Danielle Smith
Sale,Greater Manchester
Summary
A seasoned legal professional with expertise in criminal law, known for sound legal judgment and strategic thinking. Demonstrates exceptional advocacy skills and evidence analysis, ensuring effective risk management. Committed to leveraging strong communication skills to achieve successful outcomes in complex legal matters.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Brand Protection Consultant
Back Four
Sale, Greater Manchester
2019.09 - 2025.03
- Developed strategies to reduce counterfeiting issues, safeguarding brand revenues.
- Collaborated with team to combat counterfeiting and brand abuse, protecting brand integrity for international clients.
- Liaised with global enforcement agencies, training personnel to improve identification and seizure of counterfeit goods.
- Educated consumers about counterfeit products, raising awareness of risks and encouraging informed purchasing decisions.
Voluntary Support Worker
Action For Children
Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire
2019.05 - 2020.03
- Volunteered at the Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) at HMP Styal helping incarcerated mothers create and maintain secure attachments with their babies.
- Facilitated everyday experiences, allowing mothers to attend educational courses or work whilst their children are in a professional care setting.
- Provided one to one support to help women break the cycle of reoffending by developing skills.
Duty Solicitor
Burton Copeland Solicitors
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2005.09 - 2016.07
- Commenced work as a Clerk for the leading criminal defence firm Burton Copeland and completed my accreditation as a Police Station Representative. Following a successful two year Training Contract, qualified as a Solicitor and thereafter a Duty Solicitor.
- Dealt with a diverse range of clients, cases and scenarios providing police station attendance and advice, Magistrates and Youth Court advocacy and Crown Court representation. This was interspersed with prison visits, analysing evidence and preparing cases.
- Actively pursued opportunities working with organisations including The Police Federation and Nursing & Midwifery Council, whilst offering Legal Aid representation for highly complex, sensitive and sometimes high profile cases.
Education
Legal Practice Course - Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The College of law
Chester 09/2004 - 08/2005
LLB Law (HONS) - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09/2001 - 07/2004
A-Levels - General Studies, History, Biology and Chemistry
Loreto Grammar School
Altrincham, Trafford 09/1999 - 07/2001
GCSEs - History, Geography, English Language, English Literature, French, Music, Science, RE, Maths and IT
Loreto Grammar School
Altrincham, Trafford 09/1997 - 07/1999
Skills
- Criminal law expertise
- Effective caseload management
- Sound legal judgment
- Advocacy skills
- Strategic thinking
- Evidence analysis
- Risk management
- Strong communicator
Timeline
Brand Protection Consultant
Back Four
2019.09 - 2025.03
Voluntary Support Worker
Action For Children
2019.05 - 2020.03
Duty Solicitor
Burton Copeland Solicitors
2005.09 - 2016.07
Legal Practice Course - Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The College of law
09/2004 - 08/2005
LLB Law (HONS) - Law
Sheffield Hallam University
09/2001 - 07/2004
A-Levels - General Studies, History, Biology and Chemistry
Loreto Grammar School
09/1999 - 07/2001
GCSEs - History, Geography, English Language, English Literature, French, Music, Science, RE, Maths and IT
Loreto Grammar School
09/1997 - 07/1999