Sonja Ruppersberg

I am a corporate paralegal In the legal department of an international retailer.

I have been with Woolworths Holdings for 19 years. I work as a corporate paralegal in the legal department. I work with Liquor licensing and Intellectual property. I am responsible for the organization’s liquor licensing, applications and renewals. I liaise with external attorneys to apply for new licenses, alterations and extensions for both new stores and existing stores. I also assist the non-trade hub with intellectual property and trademark queries.

Senior paralegal diploma with Distinction from the South African School of Paralegal Studies.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences (Cum Laude) The University of South Africa

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Media Studies. The University of South Africa

Paralegal Practitioner certificate. The University of Cape Town