Sarah Standen
Head of Legal
Procreate
I'm a 27-year-old step-mum of three and Head of Legal at Procreate, a globally successful software company, developer of the top selling iPad app for over six years and winner of three Apple Design Awards.
Without knowing any actual lawyers, I fell into law school straight after school because I had good grades, but was rather bad at maths. Fortunately it worked out and after five years juggling work, family, and study, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Law (first class honours).
I was admitted to practice in 2021 and spent two years in private practice. I soon developed an interest (and spotted a niche) in IP, IT, privacy, and cybersecurity. This led to me working closely with Procreate, and after about a year I was offered the position of inaugural sole in-house counsel, which, following a battle with imposter syndrome, I accepted.
Fast-forward one year and I have been promoted to Head of Legal. It's a varied and challenging role, and one in which I feel I have already learned and achieved a lot.
Meanwhile, I have juggled family commitments, represented Australia in underwater rugby, discovered a passion for photography, and been diagnosed with ADHD and autism.