Apr 2017 | Catherine Zahra | King & Wood Mallesons

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April 2017 | Catherine Zahra Senior Associate, Banking & Finance from King & Wood Mallesons

I became a lawyer because …

I fell into it.  I tagged on a law degree to my BA in Communications because I thought it was worthwhile having along with my major in journalism.

A key mentor who influenced my career is …

My grandparents, who are more role models than mentors and inspire me every day.  For their boldness, courage and perseverance always. 

I am really proud of …

My cultural heritage.

Before I started at King & Wood Mallesons …

I was hiking in Australia’s far south-east on the Three Capes Track in Tasmania.

You can have it all …

...with the right mind set and determination.

One of the key legal initiatives I am involved in …

Mentoring of junior lawyers both at and outside the firm.

If I wasn’t a lawyer …

It is hard to imagine not being a lawyer.  A writer.  The role of independent, thought provoking and investigative journalism is perhaps more important than ever.

The best advice I ever received was ...

To put your heart into everything you do.

I am extremely grateful for …

The opportunities my career has exposed me to.

Outside of the law …

I spend every minute I can in the sunshine.

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