Katya is a Director of the Youth Justice Legal Centre and a specialist youth justice lawyer with extensive experience representing children in criminal proceedings. After several years providing direct representation at police stations and in court, she now leads on the Centre’s strategic and legal work, authors best practice guides on youth justice, and delivers regular training and lectures to sector professionals.
Katya has contributed to a wide range of youth justice policy initiatives and is frequently invited to serve on stakeholder advisory groups, sharing her expertise to influence systemic change. Recently she has led key projects focused on young people turning 18, addressing racial injustice in youth justice and the policing of pupils.
With a background in the arts and a keen interest in design, Katya brings a creative lens to legal education. She has developed innovative, visually engaging learning materials for both the Youth Justice Legal Centre and the Child Law Network. Her work reflects a commitment to improving practice across the sector through fresh, imaginative approaches.