I have recently joined the Independent Bar in Western Australia with over 22 years of legal experience in advocacy. Throughout my career, I have held senior legal roles in private practice, in-house, and with government, cultivating a diverse practice spanning workplace relations, commercial law, and administrative law.With an extensive background in workplace relations, I have advised employers and senior executives in a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters. I have represented clients before the Fair Work Commission and Federal courts, handling disputes related to enterprise agreement interpretation, unfair dismissal, adverse action, and unlawful discrimination. My experience includes enforcing confidentiality and non-compete obligations in the Supreme and Federal courts, as well as conducting workplace investigations and providing advice on outcomes. I have also represented the Fair Work Ombudsman in matters relating to the Fair Work Act 2009.My litigation experience encompasses prosecuting corporations for failure to comply with continuous disclosure obligations, handling claims against directors for breach of duties, defending a claim of malicious prosecution, and prosecuting large insurance, breach of contract and trade practices claims. In gaining proficiency in administrative law, I have acted as General Counsel for a public university and held the position of Director and Senior Executive Lawyer at the Perth office of the Australian Government Solicitor. My expertise includes representing agencies before State and Federal administrative tribunals, advising on reporting obligations for various forms of misconduct and information disclosures, and providing guidance on decision-making processes, legislative powers, functions, and obligations.Throughout my career, I have been committed to excellence and client-centered service. My experience allows me to offer strategic advice, strong advocacy, and effective representation to my clients. Areas of practice:Administrative LawAlternate dispute resolutionAppeals and Judicial ReviewsCivil litigationCorruption and misconductCorporate and CommercialIndustrial and EmploymentInquiries and Royal CommissionsMediationPublic and government prosecutionsTrade Practices and competition