Olivia Evans

Prior to pursuing a career at the Bar, Olivia studied History at Cardiff University.

At the end of her studies, Olivia was elected, across campus, as the Vice President Sports & Athletic Union President, which was a salaried, sabbatical post at Cardiff Students’ Union. As part of this role, Olivia was a trustee of the Students’ Union, sitting on many of the regulatory panels and boards of both the University and the Union.

While studying for the Bar Olivia worked as a paralegal at the criminal and regulatory defence firm, Roe Lawyers where she gained valuable experience defending people charged with all types of criminal offences.

Olivia achieved a distinction in in her GDL as well as her Masters and passed the Bar Course with a high distinction.

Olivia is a huge sports fan, she has played hockey at Club, County and University level and supports both Rugby Union and Football avidly.