Vanessa began her career in the legal profession in IP law and Employment law. She later ventured into legal research, where she gained expertise in M&A law and gained an interest in UX research and design. Her knowledge and experience have enabled her to work with tech start-ups and government departments in multiple jurisdictions, including UAE, Ghana, the UK and the USA. Vanessa’s expertise derives from her experience in qualitative and mixed methods research in legal, user experience and socio-political issues.