Sheperd joined the Firm in 2003 straight from High School and worked in various departments such as conveyancing and debt collection. Whilst in the Firm, Sheperd studied for and obtained a law degree law with the University of South Africa (LLBS). He completed his studies in 2010. He proceeded to obtain a Masters (LLM) in Extractive Industries with the University of Pretoria in 2018. 

Sheperd’s focal areas of practice are Mining, Energy, Environmental law and all related facets of the Extractive industries as well as Conveyancing and Administrative Law. An avid and committed golfer, Sheperd sits on the Matabeland Golf association board. He also sits on the Board Harry Allen Golf Club. He is a Trustee of the Blue Diamond Trust, the Nehemiah Trust and the Vincent Denhere Trust. Sheperd is also the Editor of the Horizon Magazine. He is a Board member of the Island Hospice as well as a Committee Member of the Bulawayo Legal Practitioners Association. He is captain of the Bulawayo Legal Practitioners Association Football Club. Sheperd is currently the Head of the Mining, Energy and Environmental Department of the Firm.