Cathleen attained her Law Degree (LLB) from the University of Johannesburg in 2009. She commenced service of Articles of Clerkship in 2010 and was admitted as an Attorney by the North Gauteng High Court on 28 June 2012.

On 15 February 2013, she was admitted to appear in the High Court by virtue of the Right of Appearance Act 62 of 1995.

In 2012, Cathleen joined Dadic Attorneys after completion of her articles, where she worked for six years. She gained experience in a variety of corporate legal questions and a rich experience in corporate collections.

During August 2018, Cathleen joined the team at Vermeulen Attorneys.

Cathleen has experience in civil litigation, contractual, corporate law and collections. Cathleen also specialises in matters involving the National Credit Act, 34 of 2005.