Her story

Tanya is a Principal Lawyer at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.

Without mentioning your job title, how would you describe what it is you do now (whether at home, work, in the community, etc.)?

I am a single mother to a 10 year son working as a lawyer in a national law firm overseeing offices throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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What are the first three words you think of when you hear the word ‘diversity’?

Inclusion, variety, representation.

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What do you think it will take to develop truly diverse thinking within the legal industry?

Diversity within leadership and not just based upon gender - age, race, social and cultural background, religion, and sexuality.

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What was your main driver to enter the legal industry?

To make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

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Special Counsel

McCullough Robertson Lawyers

Lawyer

Bloomberg Incorporation Limited

Senior Associate and Cairns Regional Office Leader

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Senior Associate and Regional Office Leader, Mackay

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Partner

McCullough Robertson Lawyers

Barrister

Aspect Chambers