Makéda Brown
About Makéda Brown
Makéda Brown is a Trainee Solicitor at A&O Shearman in London, England, where she has worked since 2022. She gained experience in Private M&A, Equity Capital Markets, and Intellectual Property litigation during her training contract.
Work at A&O Shearman
Makéda Brown has been employed as a Trainee Solicitor at A&O Shearman since 2022. Her role involves gaining practical experience in various legal sectors, including Private M&A, Energy & Infrastructure, and Venture Capital. During her training contract, she has also worked on Intellectual Property litigation cases and has been involved in Project Finance. Additionally, she completed a secondment to Fuse, a tech innovation space within A&O Shearman, further enhancing her legal expertise.
Education and Expertise
Makéda Brown studied Law at the University of Cambridge, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2018 to 2021. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she has applied during her training contract. She has developed expertise in areas such as Equity Capital Markets, Private M&A, and Project Finance, contributing to her professional growth in the legal field.
Background
Before joining A&O Shearman, Makéda Brown gained valuable experience in various legal roles. She worked as a Law Candidate Coordinator at Rare Recruitment for five months in 2021. Prior to that, she interned at 5RB in 2018 and at Pinsent Masons in 2017. She also completed a two-year tenure as an Incoming Trainee Solicitor at Allen & Overy from 2020 to 2022, where she further developed her legal skills.
Internships and Early Experience
Makéda Brown's early legal experience includes internships at 5RB and Pinsent Masons, where she gained insights into the legal profession. In 2019, she participated in an Insight Day at Morgan Stanley, which provided her with exposure to the intersection of finance and law. These experiences contributed to her understanding of the legal landscape and prepared her for her current role.