In May 2006, Villarani was recognized by Gildenhuys Malatji Incorporated, one of the largest and esteemed law firms in Pretoria and was offered the position of an Associate in the Personal Injury Law Department. Her leadership qualities and expertise in the field of personal injury law were quickly recognized by the partners and in 2008, she was promoted to Senior Associate and in 2009, was offered, and accepted the honour of being one of 19 partners.