I am a lawyer working in the areas of environment, planning and local government. My key strengths include:- Environment, planning, local government and administrative law- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement- Critical thinking that improves processes and outcomes- Corporate Social Responsibility - Strategic community and employee engagement activities I am passionate about pursuing justice, serving the community, advocating for the environment, and Corporate Social Responsibility. My legal experience includes merits appeals and judicial review proceedings in the Land and Environment Court, advising local councils and developers in areas such as heritage conservation, roads, planning instruments and consent authority powers, and complex legal research in the areas of environment, planning and administrative law. I completed my Practical Legal Training with the Environmental Defenders Office – Coal and Human Rights Team, where I worked on matters involving state significant developments, Aboriginal and cultural heritage, climate change and mining; and the University of Newcastle Legal Centre – Law on the Beach clinic, assisting community members with a variety of legal problems including planning, administrative and civil matters. I have a broad professional skillset developed over 15 years working in a diverse range of professional environments. I have many years’ experience working in not-for-profit organisations and have experience working for and engaging with local councils and government bodies. In my previous career as an events, marketing and community engagement specialist I built a professional skillset of impeccable organisation and project management, strategic planning and persuasive communication. As a result, I am adept at developing strong relationships to derive mutual value for clients and partner organisations and deliver on strategic objectives.