Rachel holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Bachelor of Laws degree and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practise from the Australian National University and was admitted to practise in both the ACT and NSW in 1998. Having some 13 years of experience with NSW and ACT court work, Rachel spent her first four years practising in NSW, with the remaining time based in the ACT. Rachel was a NSW Young Lawyers regional delegate for the Southern Highlands between 1998 and 2002, and a member of the ACT Young Lawyers Committee in 2002 and 2003. Rachel is a member of the ACT Law Society Criminal Committee and ACT Law Society Social Functions and Law Week committee and has been since 2003. Rachel has completed the Australian Institute of Advocacy Workshop as part of her ongoing legal training. Rachel has been involved in coaching the NSW and ACT Law Society 'Mock Trial' competition for school children in the ACT. She has acted as a magistrate/judge in the competition as well as acting as a judge for the ANU Mooting Competition and ALSA in the past. She is, through her firm, a mentor to International Law Students through the Australearn program and has participated in this since 2005. Rachel also assists graduating law students through the ANU Workshop Placement Program as well as having Canberra and Queanbeyan year 9 and 10 students participate in work experience. A Law Society Counsellor between 2004 and 2006, she remains involved with the ACT Law Society, being a member of the Criminal Law Committee and Social Functions and Law Week committee. She is also a member of the ACT Women Lawyers Association, and an Associate member of the NSW Law Society. Rachel is a professional working mother and has the ability to decipher her clients’ needs with speed and efficiency. Her personable and pragmatic approach to all matters ensures her clients a successful outcome. |
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