I am Senior Research Associate with the Centre for the Future of the Legal Profession at Law & Justice, UNSW. I have worked across the legal sector for many years and I am admitted to practice law in NSW. My previous professional experience spans both legal practice and senior business management roles at global and Australian law firms, and with legal operations teams in ASX listed corporations in the financial services and FMCG sectors.
My work in a practice context includes designing and delivering business strategies that leverage enterprise knowledge, build professionals' expertise and integrate new technology.
I have a proven track record of designing and implementing Knowledge Management (KM) and legal technology strategies, solutions, and systems that leverage enterprise knowledge to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and business performance. My management competencies include KM framework development and governance; knowledge and research services management; technology acquisition, project management and delivery; business management and planning; process redesign and transformation, and innovation strategy delivery.
Experience
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2024–presentSenior Research Associate, Centre for the Future of the Legal Profession, UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice
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2019–2023Head of Knowledge, Maddocks
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2018–2019Knowledge Manager, Legal Services Group, Woolworths Group
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2006–2018Head of Knowledge Content, Herbert Smith Freehills
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2004–2006Legal Practice Coordinator, Insurance Australia Group
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2000–2004Independent Consultant/Contractor, Self Employed
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1994–2000National Precedents Manager/Senior Solicitor, Sparke Helmore
Education
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UNSW, Master of Business and Technology
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UTS, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
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University of Sydney, Bachelor of Laws
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University of Sydney, Bachelor of Economics (Hons)
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Sydney, Australia
- Website
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For media enquiries,
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