Sarah Farley Pudifin-Jones (born 1984/1985) is a South African advocate, legal academic, and musician.
Sarah Pudifin-Jones | |
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| Born | Sarah Farley Pudifin 1984/1985 |
| Alma mater | |
| Spouse | Matthew Jones |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
editPudifin-Jones is the daughter of immunologist and clarinet player Dennis James Pudifin (d. 2013) and Jennifer Riseborough.[1] Pudifin-Jones attended Durban Girls' College.[2] She began playing violin at age four and would later perform with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, the KwaZulu-Natal Youth Orchestra, Durban City Orchestra,[3] and the South African National Youth Orchestra. She became a leader of the KZNYO and concert master of the SANYO and DCO.[4] In a 2016 News24 article, Pudifin-Jones said "I think law, music and art are the perfect combination. They both require an analytical mind and attention to detail, but also need creativity and dedication".[5]
In 2007, Pudifin-Jones graduated summa cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law, Philosophy and Economics. In 2008, she was a Law Clerk to Justice Albie Sachs. Pudifin-Jones went on to pursue a Master of Laws (LLB) and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, studying Law and Criminology on an Emma Smith scholarship.[6]
Career
editUpon returning to South Africa after completing her studies at Cambridge, Pudifin-Jones became a Contract Lecturer and Honorary Research Fellow at her alma mater the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In 2011, she was called to the KwaZulu-Natal Bar,[7] where she is currently a member of Ubunye Chambers in Umhlanga, and became an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. Pudifin-Jones appeared on the Mail & Guardian's 2014 list of 200 Young South Africans.[8]
In January 2024, Pudifin-Jones appeared in the Hague as a member of the legal team representing South Africa's proceedings accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).[9]
Personal life
editPudifin-Jones is married to Matthew Jones, who competed on The Great South African Bake Off in 2016,[10][11] and has three sons.[12] They are practicing Anglicans.[5]
Bibliography
edit- Class Action Litigation in South Africa (2017), editor with various[13]
References
edit- ^ "Death of Dennis Pudifin". Artsmart. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Barclay, Graham (4 November 2015). "Blazer glory for Salt Rock girl". The North Coast Courier. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "DCO Mourns the Passing of Prof Pudifin". Durban City Orchestra. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Bach to Barbra". Artsmart. 21 July 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ a b Chabalala, Jeanette (28 June 2016). "Law and music a perfect combination for Nkandla lawyer". News24. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Sarah Pudifin-Jones". Ubunye Chambers. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Broster, Laurence (April 2012). "New members 2012" (PDF). KwaZulu-Natal Bar News. p. 15. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "200 South Africans: Business and Law" (PDF). Mail & Guardian. 2014. p. 7. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Kgosana, Rorisang (5 January 2024). "The 'A-team' lawyers representing South Africa at the world court against Israel". Times Live. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Sarah Pudifin-Jones (18 October 2016). "Such a proud wife #sabakeoff #welovematthew". Retrieved 12 January 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Jones, Matthew (3 November 2016). "'The Great SA Bake Off': Matthew's almond & rooibos apple rose tart recipe". Times Live. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Jumo, Thandiwe (June 2016). "Spotlight on alumnus: UKZN alumnus enjoys successful legal and musical careers Mrs Sarah Pudifin-Jones". College of Law and Management Studies eNewsletter. p. 28. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Shinga, Sibonelo (24 August 2017). "School of Law Researchers Co-Edit Class Action Litigation Handbook". UKZN Ndaba. Retrieved 12 January 2024.