Collette Julyan graduated with a BProc degree from NMU in 2002, whereafter she commenced her career at the Road Accident Fund in their arbitration and litigation department. In 2005, Collette joined Simpsons Attorneys, whereafter she was admitted as an Attorney in 2006 and appointed as Director in 2014. Although she primarily oversees the litigation departments, she also acts as HR Director and mentor to the Candidate Attorneys. Collette’s passion is to make a difference in the lives of her clients, and she strongly believes that people of all walks of life should have equal access to legal services. Her previous work experience with the RAF contributed to the success and creative approach to litigation at Simpsons Attorneys. Her words to live by mirrors her role here: “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different” – Coco Chanel.