Avanya obtained a LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2013 and started her articles with MacRobert Incorporated in 2014. In 2016, she was appointed as an Associate at MacRobert Incorporated in the Professional Indemnity Department. Avanya assists medical and other healthcare practitioners with claims and HPCSA complaints and provides advice on ethical and medico-legal issues. Her practice also includes general high court and magistrate court litigation.