MEET THE TEAM: CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL
Nicola Stipinovich, Senior Associate
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
Candidate attorney at my previous firm.
HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU RECEIVED YOUR FIRST PAYCHECK AND HOW DID YOU SPEND IT?
I was 23 – I think I bought some new work clothes and saved the rest (I am a saver!)
WHAT WAS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED?
Be kind – from my mum.
WHAT LED YOU TO BECOME A COMMERCIAL LAWYER?
I like that each transaction and instruction is different, solving problems for our clients and of course, drafting!
WHAT IS SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT PEOPLE DON’T KNOW?
I love the sea and it would be amazing to live near it in the future.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND?
Spend time with family and friends, reading and cooking.
FUN FACTS:
CURRENTLY READING?
Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin.
DOG OR CAT PERSON?
Both! I have 2 adorable kittens and would love to get a puppy soon.
ITEM TICKED OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST?
Going on a guided walk in the Kruger.
ITEM NOT YET COMPLETED ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
Diving with whale sharks!
We never knew Nicola to be such a daredevil and hope to see some photo evidence of her diving with sharks soon!
