Rebecca Harris
About Rebecca Harris
Rebecca Harris is a Senior Associate at A&O Shearman, having previously held the same position at Allen & Overy. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Durham University and has extensive legal training and experience in criminal law and business law.
Work at A&O Shearman
Rebecca Harris currently holds the position of Senior Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. In this role, she is involved in various legal matters, utilizing her extensive background in law and her experience from previous positions. Her transition to A&O Shearman follows a successful tenure at Allen & Overy, where she worked for several years in various capacities.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Harris completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with Year Abroad at Durham University, graduating with First-class honours in 2014. She furthered her legal education by studying at BPP University, where she achieved the Bar Transfer Test in 2021. Additionally, she studied at Université de Rouen as part of the Erasmus Programme and obtained a Master 2 in Droit pénal de l'entreprise from UVSQ Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in 2015.
Background
Rebecca Harris has a diverse legal background, having worked in various roles at Allen & Overy. She began her career as a Stagiaire en droit penal des affaires in 2018, followed by a position as Juriste from 2018 to 2019. She then served as an Associate from 2019 to 2023, gaining valuable experience in the legal field before moving to her current role at A&O Shearman.
Achievements
Throughout her academic and professional journey, Rebecca Harris has achieved notable qualifications, including First-class honours in her undergraduate degree and a successful completion of the Bar Transfer Test. Her educational background and work experience in prestigious law firms highlight her commitment to the legal profession and her expertise in criminal law.