Katie Tooley - Junior Paralegal

Katie is a Junior Paralegal in our Family Law team.

Before joining Ashtons Legal, Katie worked as a Law Tutor in Family Law at Durham University whilst completing research on the topic of unmarried father’s rights in regard to parental responsibility. Katie is now completing the Bar Course alongside her work at Ashtons, ultimately hoping to pursue a career at the Family Bar.

She graduated with a first from Durham University in 2022, completed an MJur at Durham University in 2024, and is currently completing the Bar Course with the Inns of Court College of Advocacy under a scholarship from Inner Temple (due to finish in February 2025).

Katie is a Member of Inner Temple.

Due to her academic background, Katie approaches her work in a highly analytical and thorough manner.

Katie is committed to Family Law because of its dynamic nature, constantly adapting to societal evolution and remaining highly relevant to all individuals.

Aside from her legal work, Katie loves visiting Samos, a Greek Island, she has worked on for several summers, being in nature and hanging out with Golden Retrievers!