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Asheesh Kalmath is a Sydney-based lawyer and lecturer at the College and University of Sydney.

Diana, admitted in AU, HK & UK, has lectured at the College since 2015 and teaches MHFA.

Former litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with postgraduate qualifications in law, education and psychotherapy, Florence is keen to extend your professional skills in the modern workplace.

Jim, a solicitor and barrister with 20 years' experience, has lectured at the College since 2008.

Jane was admitted in 1979 and has worked as a lawyer since then. She started her own practice in 1984, focusing on property, commercial, wills and estates matters. She has been at the College since 1986 and has been a senior lecturer for 30 years.

Jason Keane has over 30 years in legal practice and is a member of the Law Society of NSW.

Jim has practiced as solicitor and barrister for 20 years in NSW. He has experience in Criminal Law defence work. He has been a lecturer at the College of Law since 2008.

Karina Okotel is Principal Lawyer at the Racial and Religious Discrimination Legal Service Inc. Karina also holds the roles of Academic Secretary and Student Liaison Officer at the College.

Since 2016, Keiko has taught PLT with a focus on engaging learning. She explores AI and EdTech, leads the Civil Litigation (NSW) subject, and is pursuing a Master of Education.

Kye is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law (NSW) with experience leading practice teams.

Marco Piazza was a solicitor, lecturer, and mediator before joining the College in 2004.

Michael has over 50 years' legal experience and has taught PLT skills at the College for 20 years.

I have been a solicitor since 1989 mainly in general practice. I have taught at The College of Law since 2003 and am Head of the Online Courses in NSW since 2020.

Morton was called to the NSW Bar in 1994 and has appeared in all NSW and Commonwealth Courts and Tribunals. He has practiced in a wide range of jurisdictions over the years, primarily specialising in Equity, Insurance, Commercial, Criminal and Personal Injury Law.

Paul has, in over forty years in legal practice, engaged in private practice in Sydney and Country NSW, the Law Society of England and Wales (Legal Aid) and Westminster City Council City Solicitors Office, as well as in corporate practice in NSW and the ACT.

I have a diverse legal background as a suburban, city and rural practitioner as well as a corporate counsel specialising in legal professional indemnity. I am proud to impart my knowledge and experience to the next generation of lawyers.

Rina is a senior commercial litigator, with experience in a wide range of commercial disputes predominantly in medium-sized legal practices in Sydney. She is currently a co-chair of the NSW Civil Litigation Practice Group.

With 25+ years in law, Sharyn mentors future lawyers, sharing insights on ethics and justice.

Tania Digges is a senior lecturer who has taught in both the Masters of Applied Law program and across all of College’s PLT offerings. She is a specialist in construction law with experience in engineering and infrastructure projects in Australia, the UK, Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East and South America.

Prior to commencing work at the College of Law in 2011, Tiffany worked in medium sized firms and a small boutique firm specialising in instance litigation, product liability and property claims, and estate litigation.

Tim Walter has worked for the NSW Port Authority, for law firms in London, and for medium and large city law firms in Sydney and Canberra, as well as in general practice with suburban law firms, eventually becoming an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, before joining the College of Law as a lecturer.

Yvette is an experienced practicing lawyer who is passionate about using her skills, knowledge, and experience to guide and mentor PLT students and ensure they have a positive start to their career and maintain good mental health.

Graeme is a a Senior Lecturer at the College of Law and also a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Jennifer was admitted as a solicitor in 1996. She has over 11 years’ experience as a practitioner in private practice working for general and professional indemnity insurers.

With over 20 years in the legal industry in Brisbane, Kali is passionate about legal education and supporting the growth of students’ confidence and capability, as they achieve their goals.

Leisa Flatley, College lecturer since 2014, is a former insurance litigator and claims manager.

Tara has lectured at the College since 2012 and was a solicitor in private practice for 11 years.

Alan, a former UK barrister, lectured at Monash before joining the College. He holds a PhD in law.

Joanna Abraham is the President of Victorian Women Lawyers and an award-winning lawyer in Administrative, Immigration & Refugee Law. She is listed as one of Australia’s leading lawyers in Human Rights Law 2024 and Australia's 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians.

John Molloy has worked as a legal practitioner and judge's associate in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart and Phnom Penh. His interests include privacy, technology, human rights and administrative law.

Kate’s career encompasses private practice in both top-tier and small law firms, as well as roles in the union movement and legal assistant sector. Most recently, she was the Director of Legal Services at a large Community Legal Centre for five years, where she developed innovative legal programs and championed community advocacy.

Katherine joined the College in 2021 after returning from 20 years in Asia. Her background is litigation and insurance law, and she is also an accredited mediator. Katherine maintains a current Practising Certificate in Victoria.

With expertise in litigation, admin law, wills, estates, and property, Lee teaches PLT and CEM and has 20 years' experience as a practising lawyer.

Maria’s experience includes private practice and 15 years as a Barrister. She has taught at the College since 2007, using her experience to prepare students for entry to the profession.

Ryan joined the College in 2018, after 8 years in litigation practice. Since joining the College, Ryan has focused on legal education with a passion for curriculum and mentoring law graduates.

Sophie joined the College in 2017, after a career focused on the dual disciplines of law and education. She maintains her Principal Practising Certificate and is presently completing an LLM (Dispute Resolution) with Monash University.

Uthra has recently joined the College of Law from the Victorian Bar, where she had experience appearing in criminal, family, administrative and Children’s Court matters. She began her legal career in a large commercial law firm.

Greg Wolff, admitted in SA and WA, now practices solely in Wills and Estate Planning.

Kathy is a senior legal practitioner with broad and diverse experience as General Counsel and Company Secretary, a Senior Solicitor in the government legal service and Principal Solicitor at a community legal centre.

Before working at the College, Max was Practice Director, Legal Services, Department of Communities (formerly Child Protection). Prior to that, Max was Solicitor-in-Charge Dispute Resolution Program, Legal Aid WA and was in Private Practice as partner, sole practitioner and employed solicitor working across Criminal Law, Family Law, Conveyancing and Property, Commercial Litigation and Wills and Estates.