Caroline is an experienced local government solicitor who began her legal career as a reader to a blind barrister, qualifying firstly as a legal executive in 1989 and then as a solicitor in 1992.

Her most recent role, before joining Acuity as a public law consultant in November 2018, was as Head of Governance and Monitoring Officer at the London Borough of Hounslow.

Caroline has an extensive knowledge and experience of local government and is well versed in advising senior officers and councillors on a wide range of complex and/or politically sensitive matters and ensuring lawful democratic decision making. She has also provided advice and representation to schools and a housing ALMO.