I lead a talented national team of more than 30 environment and planning lawyers who provide legal solutions to government and private sector clients throughout Australia. I help my clients in securing environmental and planning approvals for major projects in industry sectors including energy and resources, transport, manufacturing, master planned communities and tourism. I am a member of the firm’s Diversity Council which provides leadership and strategy to drive initiatives to build an increasingly diverse and inclusive culture. I am also a mother of 2 boys and love to walk and travel.

Difference, Insight, Egalitarian.

• Education to increase self-awareness, cultural competence and to break down inherent bias. This has to be incorporated into law school curriculum;• Diversity has to be entrenched in the values of the legal profession;• Organisations to have a top down commitment to diversity;• I am a strong believer in targets;• Policies that are directed towards “inclusivity”.

A curiosity and interest in emerging environmental law in Australia. I studied environmental law subjects during a Bachelor of Environmental Science and decided to take the next step and study law. I was looking for a way to develop my knowledge and an opportunity to combine a working career with my love of environmental science. Luckily for me, my current workplace gave me freedom and support to develop a speciality practice around this field.