Elena joined Clapham & Collinge in February 2026 as a Paralegal in our Litigation department.
Elena graduated with First Class Honours from London South Bank University in 2025. During her studies, she volunteered at the University’s Legal Advice Clinic and gained early practical experience supporting clients with a range of matters. She later worked as an Accounts Assistant at an accounting firm before completing an internship at a London law firm, where she went on to work as a Paralegal. completing an internship at a London law firm, where she went on to work as a Paralegal.
Elena speaks five languages — Russian, Latvian, English, German, Italian and is currently working toward learning even more. Whilst also relocating to Norwich, she is currently co‑writing an academic paper on human rights and tutors students in English and Chemistry.