Our People are Workplace Relations Lawyers

Our people are specialist workplace relations lawyers. They have extensive knowledge and practice in assisting employers across all workplace related issues. We understand the complexity and sensitivity of matters and will work with employers to achieve the desired, commercially realistic, outcome for their business.

Please feel free to contact HR Law should you require any further information in regards to the services we offer. Our staff will be more than happy to discuss with you your individual needs as a business in regards to all employment related matters or general commercial matters.

Summary of Experience

Prior to HR Law’s inception in 2006, Jill was the head of one of Queensland’s largest independent law firm’s employment law division for in excess of seven years.  Jill has extensive experience and knowledge in all areas of workplace law.  Jill has acted for numerous large and small employer clients at State, Federal and international levels.

Jill has been recognised for a number of years as an industry leading (Employer Representative) lawyer by Doyle’s Guide.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Accredited Specialist – Workplace Relations

Bachelor of Science (Genetic Engineering)

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Year of admission

1999

Admissions

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Professional Memberships

Member of Queensland Law Society

Former Chairperson of the Queensland Law Society Specialist Accreditation Committee – Workplace Relations

Former Member of the Queensland Law Society Court Procedure and Process Committee

Summary of Experience

Kristin has over 18 years of exclusive employment and industrial relations law experience.  She predominately acts for medium to large sized businesses in the health, not for profit, engineering, retail, and professional services sectors.

Kristin has been recognised as a leader in the field of employment and industrial relations law through her inclusion over many years in the Best Lawyers List and Doyle’s Guide.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre)

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

QLS Practice Management Course

Year of admission

2006

Admissions

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Professional Memberships & Activities

President and Chair of Caxton Legal Centre

Former chair and long-time member of the Queensland Law Society Industrial Law Committee

Member of the Industrial Relations Society of Queensland (and former member of the management committee)

Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (and former state council member)

Member of the Queensland Law Society

Summary of Experience

Sewar brings over 18 years of extensive experience, specialising in Employment, Workplace/Industrial Relations and Enterprise Bargaining. Sewar has developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Federal and Queensland law, which allows her to provide considered, tailored and practical solutions to the wide range of her clients.

Following being admitted to the Bar of Lawyers in 2004 in her home country, Sewar migrated to Australia in 2006 and was then admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2010. Sewar is also admitted as a Solicitor of the High Court of Australia. Having worked exclusively in the Employment and Industrial Relations framework, Sewar has developed a strong passion for her areas of practice through working with public (Queensland State Government and Local Governments) and private sectors, as well as the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and the Industrial Court of Queensland.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Year of admission

2010

Admissions

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Professional Memberships

Member of the Queensland Law Society

Industrial Relations Society Queensland

Summary of Experience

Victoria is experienced in all aspects of employment and workplace relations law. As both a lawyer and human resources specialist, Victoria’s legal skills and knowledge combined with her practical corporate management experience gives Victoria a highly developed understanding of the multifaceted operations and legal risks businesses face in the management of their workplace law obligations.   Victoria works with clients to provide practical legal and management outcomes for their business.

Victoria is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia and regularly assists clients across State and Federal jurisdictions.  Victoria is also a member of the Australian HR Institute. Victoria’s extensive experience includes employment contracts and policies, performance management and disciplinary procedures, modern award interpretation, wage assessments and underpayment claims, enterprise agreements, unfair dismissal and general protection claims and general employment advice.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction)

Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Human Resource Management and Business Psychology)

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Year of admission

2017

Admissions

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Professional Memberships

Member of Queensland Law Society

Member of Australian HR Institute

Summary of Experience

Olivia has recently been admitted as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Queensland, following the completion of her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology, as well as her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law.

Having worked as an administration assistant and law clerk at HR Law for many years prior, Olivia has developed a deep knowledge and understanding of employment and industrial relations law.  Olivia is currently gaining experience as a solicitor under our team of experienced solicitors with a particular interest in workplace investigations and Enterprise Agreement negotiations and drafting.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Business (Economics) (With Distinction)

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Year of admission

2023

Admissions

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Professional Memberships

Member of the Queensland Law Society

Summary of Experience

Prini has recently been admitted in October 2023 as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Queensland, following the completion of her Bachelor of Laws at Griffith University, as well as her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at Queensland University of Technology.

Prini has gained a broad experience in various working environments during her university studies including state and federal government and boutique and large law firms. Prini is currently focused on honing her legal skills by focusing on workplace investigations and gaining knowledge into the industrial relations sector.

In her spare time, Prini volunteers as the Vice President of Pasifika Lawyers Association of Queensland and as a Youth Coordinator for her local church.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Year of admission

2023

Admissions

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Professional Memberships

Member of the Queensland Law Society

Member of Pasifika Lawyers Association of Queensland

Summary of Experience

Abbie works with HR Law’s experienced team as a paralegal whilst studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) full-time at the Queensland University of Technology.  Abbie is dedicated and detail-oriented, with a strong foundation in legal research, document preparation and client communication. Abbie is passionate about developing her skills, gaining experience and pursuing her legal career.

Summary of Experience

Annebelle works as a legal administrative assistant to support HR Law’s experienced team. She is studying a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Behavioral Science full-time at the Queensland University of Technology. Annebelle is keenly focused on developing her understanding of the legal system as she works towards her goal of practicing.