Emma Finlayson-Davis Email and Phone Number

Co leading the Inquiry’s legal team, including:- Providing legal advice to Inquirers Dame Silvia Cartwright and Frances Joychild KC and the wider Inquiry team.-Undertaking participant interviews and producing witness statements- Assisting with the implementation of evidence management and analysis system and client management system.- Evidence review and analysis - Supervise and mentor individuals within the legal and investigation teams- Report writing and editing- Project management of Inquiry report including natural justice processes- Lead processes for archiving Inquiry's records

One of three counsel assisting with the case study investigation into the Lake Alice Child & Adolescent Unit.* Interviewing and preparation of witness statements * Working within a multi-disciplinary team * Supervision of in-house legal team members * Review, analyse and synthesize information for hearing and report* Preparation and appearance as counsel at the public hearing* Reporting writing and editing

Manage a caseload on a range of criminal matters (PAL 1-4)Manage a team of lawyers including conducting regular meetings and developing Performance and Development plans with each team memberRegular supervision of junior staff both in and out of court and providing feedback on performance.Leading and assisting with training sessions to all lawyers.

* Practiced as a prosecutor in the Meredith Connell criminal team, appearing in hundreds of sentencing hearings, pre-trial applications, bail hearings and conviction and/or sentence appeals.* From November 2005, transitioned to predominantly prosecuting criminal jury trials in the District Court.* Appeared on the most serious types of cases heard in this jurisdiction: predominantly sexual violation and/or serious violence trials.* Appeared as co-counsel on lengthy and complex multi-accused trials in both the District and High Courts.