Louise began her legal career as a Legal Secretary after leaving school in 1988, and has worked in several law firms in Edinburgh and latterly East Lothian since then. Louise initially specialised in High Court criminal law, however, has experience in all legal departments. Louise has Paralegal qualifications in both Family Law and Criminal Law with the University of Strathclyde. She gained Law Society Accreditation in both in 2009. Louise joined Paris Steele in 2022.

Away from the office Louise enjoys all types of motor racing, having obtained her motorbike licence in 2015, she is a regular visitor to Knockhill and other race tracks within the UK. Louise can be found enjoying time with her family and friends and walking her border collie dog.