For as long as I can remember, I have always had a strong interest in justice, fairness and otherwise had a passion for advocating for those who might otherwise be disadvantaged. Being the elder twins, of which my sibling lives with a disability, cerebral palsy, I have always stuck up for the ‘underdog’.
To me, family is one of the most important parts of life. I am a child from a divorced family and have seen first-hand the impact of family law had on the people I love and care for most. As such, I believe my personality aligns perfectly working in family law as I naturally approach situations with understanding, empathy and compassion.
My career in the legal industry commenced in 2006. Since my admission as a lawyer in 2017, I have practiced exclusively in Family Law both in the Sydney CBD and the Sutherland Shire. I also became an Accredited Specialist in Family Law in 2024.
In my years as a lawyer, I have had extensive experience in dealing with all different types of disputes including complex property settlements, high conflict parenting matters, relocation matters, child support issues, divorce applications and Financial Agreements.
I appreciate and understand that my clients come to me at a time where they are experiencing grief at the breakdown of their families and fear of the uncertain future ahead. I am committed to providing my clients with guidance, protection, support and solutions to individuals to get them back on their own two feet.
I love the work that I do and the way in which I am able to do it. I enjoy the process of identifying legal issues, strategizing solutions, navigating through intricate situations to achieve positive outcomes for clients and exploring every settlement option available. I assist clients by adopting a practical and cost-effective approach to resolving family law matters with a view to not progressing to litigation. However, if avoiding litigation is not possible, I have considerable litigation experience in relation to interim and final hearings (in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, both Divisions 1 and 2) and have access to an experienced pool of Senior and Junior Counsel who specialise in family law with whom I work closely with.
I currently hold the following qualifications:-
- Bachelor of Law degree
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Specialist Accreditation – Family Law
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training
- Admitted to the roll of the High Court of Australia
- Admitted to the roll of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
I am also a member of:-
- The Law Society of New South Wales
- St George Sutherland Local Law Society
- Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Collaborative Professionals (NSW) Inc
- Southern Sydney Collaborative Professionals Inc.
When I am not working in the office, you will find me at my local gym or spending quality time with my family (including the four-legged kind).