Claire joined Release after a casework role for a legal aid provider where she worked on public law challenges, particularly in respect of homelessness duties owed by local authorities, and asylum support related challenges. Prior to this, she was a caseworker at an immigration and nationality law firm.
Claire is a former civil servant with experience in analysis and policy, having undertaken roles in both the UK and overseas. She retained an interest in law following her undergraduate degree, and her masters in international law and security. She left the civil service in 2021 to qualify as a solicitor. She has a particular interest in social justice and addressing social need through evidence based policy making.