Sheona Burrow

Sheona Burrow has a diverse work experience history. From 2017, they worked at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, initially as an In-House Counsel and later as the Senior In-House Counsel & Head of Legal. Sheona'sresponsibilities included copyright licensing, IP enforcement, commercial and technology contracts, data protection law, and media law. Sheona also project-managed acquisitions and property transactions.

Prior to this, they served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees and Company Secretary at Vox Liminis, a Scottish arts organization focused on empowering individuals with experience in the criminal justice system.

Sheona Burrow's experience also includes roles at the University of Glasgow, where they were an Associate Research Fellow with a focus on intellectual property and IP litigation, a Doctoral Researcher & University Teacher, and an LLM Student & University Tutor.

Sheona worked as an Associate Solicitor at Cloch Solicitors before becoming an External Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde.

Sheona Burrow also worked as an IP Legal Advisor at Azrights Solicitors and as a Scottish Solicitor at J & H Mitchell WS, where they provided legal advice in areas such as rural & agricultural property, commercial conveyancing & leasing, charity law, residential property, and trusts and tax planning. Sheona started their career at the same firm as a Trainee Solicitor.

Throughout their career, Sheona Burrow has built a strong foundation in various legal fields, including copyright and intellectual property law.

Sheona Burrow's education history begins with their time at Bearsden Academy from 1997 to 2003, where they completed their SQA Standard Grades, Highers, and Advanced Highers. Following this, they attended The University of Edinburgh from 2003 to 2007, earning their LLB (Hons) in Law. Sheona then pursued a Diploma in Legal Practice at The University of Edinburgh from 2007 to 2008. Sheona continued their studies at the University of Glasgow, where they obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy from 2012 to 2013. Sheona then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law at the University of Glasgow from 2013 to 2017. Finally, in 2017 to 2018, they completed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme, earning qualifications as an English Solicitor.