Nikki Sharpe

Solicitor @Thompsons Solicitors

Sheffield, GB

I joined Thompsons in an administrative capacity and was encouraged and supported by the firm to develop my career, becoming a Legal Executive and then qualifying as a Solicitor. I use my experience and expertise to help provide justice for working people.I have extensive knowledge of all types of accident compensation claims, industrial diseases, and road traffic accident claims.In 2008 I authored the Yorkshire and Humber TUC report on BAME involvement in trade unions. I am a former joint chair of the Northern branch of the Black Solicitors Network.I mentor students and schoolchildren on how to pursue careers in law and feel passionately about the life-changing difference mentoring can make to young people; I founded Youth Can Achieve to reach out and help young people after speaking about my own experiences and personal journey to become a Solicitor. I\'m also actively involved with other organisations such as the Black Solicitors Network and Sheffield Hallam University to ensure that the door to the legal profession is open to all.