Liesl graduated from the University of Stellenbosch with an LLB degree in 2005. During University she developed a special interest in and passion for Family Law. Due to the fact that Liesl specialised during her articles, she completed the Practical Legal Training Course presented by UNISA, in conjunction with her articles, which she commenced with Miller du Toit Cloete Inc in 2006. She was admitted as an attorney of the Western Cape High Court, with Right of Appearance in 2007.
Liesl co-presented a paper titled “African Charter on the Rights of Children” at the London Metropolitan University Summer School in 2011 and received her Certificate of Completion in this regard.
Liesl commenced her articles at Miller du Toit Cloete Inc, under the guidance of Zenobia du Toit, in 2006 and went on to practise as a Senior Associate there for nearly 14 years. After moving to Paarl, she practised as a director of Family Law at Clark Cupido Attorneys.
Liesl joined Van Wyk Van Heerden Attorneys in April 2022, as head of their Family Law department. She has practised exclusively in Family law and ancillary matters for 16 years.