Aya Kawawa Beaudan
About Aya Kawawa Beaudan
Aya Kawawa Beaudan is a Managing Associate specializing in Innovation at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse legal background, having held various positions at Linklaters and other firms, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Cambridge.
Current Role as Managing Associate
Aya Kawawa Beaudan holds the position of Managing Associate (Innovation) at Linklaters, where she has been employed since 2023. In this role, she focuses on innovative legal solutions within the firm, contributing to the advancement of legal practices and technologies. Her experience in various capacities at Linklaters has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, particularly in capital markets and structured finance.
Experience at Linklaters
Aya Kawawa Beaudan has extensive experience at Linklaters, having worked in multiple roles. She served as an Innovation Lawyer in Capital Markets from 2022 to 2023, and prior to that, she was a Trainee Solicitor from 2017 to 2019. She also worked as an Associate in Structured Finance from 2021 to 2022 and as an Associate from 2019 to 2020. Her time at Linklaters has spanned various legal disciplines, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Aya Kawawa Beaudan completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Law at the University of Cambridge from 2013 to 2016. Prior to this, she attended Stanford University Online High School from 2010 to 2013. She also graduated from Redwood High School, earning her High School Diploma from 2009 to 2013. This educational foundation has provided her with a strong basis in legal principles and practices.
Previous Legal Experience
Before her current role and extensive tenure at Linklaters, Aya Kawawa Beaudan gained valuable experience as a Vacation Scheme Student at both Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Linklaters in 2015. Additionally, she worked as Legal Counsel at Camunda for five months in 2021. Her diverse experiences across different law firms have contributed to her professional development in the legal sector.
Campus Management Role
Aya Kawawa Beaudan served as Campus Manager at Herbert Smith Freehills from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for managing campus-related activities and initiatives, which provided her with insights into the operational aspects of legal education and recruitment. This experience complemented her legal training and enhanced her understanding of the legal profession.