Farida joined Stephens Scown as a trainee solicitor in September 2024 and is currently part of the Commercial Dispute Resolution department. She previously gained experience in the firm’s Real Estate team, specialising in the Woodlands & Mining subsector.

She completed her LLB in 2022 before going on to complete her LPC in August 2024. While at university, Farida was also a BAME Ambassador, advocating for diversity and inclusion. Alongside her legal studies, she trained as a mediator, strengthening her skills in dispute resolution. Before university, she studied in Cairo and Saudi Arabia.

Before joining Stephens Scown, she worked as a Crown Court witness supporter and as an in-house legal assistant at an EV company.

Outside of work, she enjoys trying new foods, staying active at the gym, and unwinding by the beach.