Elise graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast with a (LLB honours) degree in Law with French. As part of her degree, she spent a year studying law at the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France.

In 2014, Elise commenced her professional training with another leading Belfast firm and in 2016 obtained a postgraduate diploma in Professional Legal Studies with commendation.

Upon qualifying, Elise worked in the media / litigation department of her previous firm, dealing primarily with a range of matters involving defamation, privacy and data protection. During this time, she also handled recovery actions on behalf of a market leading motor insurer.

Elise joined Carson McDowell’s commercial litigation team in September 2017.

Elise is also admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales.