Marie Walsh is an employment law director at Consilia Legal. Marie is well known and respected amongst her peers for her straightforward no nonsense approach to the issues and her common sense attitude when it comes to costs. Marie has exclusively practised in the field of employment law for over a decade and now acts predominantly on behalf of businesses and senior executives in all areas of employment law.
Here’s what we found about about Marie when we asked her those all important questions.
Where are you from? Morley in South Leeds
What is your favourite place to visit and why? I love visiting Ibiza and Filey in equal measure – anywhere near the sea.
What is still on your “to do” list? A trip to Cambodia and Vietnam
What is the most memorable moment in your life? The birth of my children
What do you like to do when you’re not at work? Spend time with my family, read a good thriller, walk my dog and take part in an amateur Pilates class – Most people also know that I also like a good night out!
Favourite piece of trivia about you. I once won return flights to South Africa by entering an internet competition! Im pretty lucky
Who is your favourite role model? Anyone who stands up for what they believe in and has the courage to help others.
What was your first job? Working in a café in Morley on a Saturday morning. I also worked in Kwik Save and Blockbuster Video!
If you didn’t work in law what would you do? Standup comedy