OUR TEACHING STAFF
Deborah Battisson
Executive Director
BEc, LLB, GDLP, MEd
As our ACT-based Executive Director, Deborah is committed to excellence and innovation in the delivery of practical legal education. Deborah is motivated by developing and supporting new lawyers as they transition from law school to legal practice.
Andrew Chen
Senior Partner
Findex
Andrew Johnson
Lecturer
BEng, BA, BLLP(Hons)
Since 2009, Principal at Johnson and Associates Lawyers. Previous roles include solicitor at Groom & Lavers, McCullough Robertson, Herbert Geer, in-house lawyer for Queensland Rail, and lecturer at Griffith University and College of Law (NSW).
Asheesh Kalmath
Lecturer
BA, LLB
Diana Mills
Adjunct Lecturer
BA, LLB, GradDipMentalHealth
Florence Thum
Assistant Director and Lecturer, Psychotherapist and Coach
LLB, GradCertEd, Mcounselling and Applied Psychotherapy, LLM
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.
Frances Moffitt
Solicitor and Adjunct Lecturer
Glenda Carry
Legal Risk Manager
Lawcover
James Hall
Senior Lecturer
Jane Boyd
Senior Lecturer
LLB, LLM
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
Lecturer
BA(Hons), LLB, LLM
Jason Keane has over 30 years in legal practice and is a member of the Law Society of NSW.
Jim McInerney
Lecturer
BEc, LLB
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.
Judith Dean
Lecturer
Karina Okotel
Academic Secretary and Lecturer
BA(Hons), LLB
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.
Keiko Togami Evans
Lecturer
BA, LLB, GDLP
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.
Michael Joyce
Assistant Director
LLB(Hons)
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 Herschderfer
Executive Director
B Political Science, LLB, LLM, Grad Cert Tertiary Education (Management)
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.
Neil Watt
Principal Solicitor
Neil Watt Consulting
Paul Mead
Assistant Director
DipLaw, GradCertHighEd
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.
Peter Driessen
Lecturer
BA, LLB, GAICD
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 Sheftalovich
Lecturer
BBus, LLB, LLM
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.
Robyn Bradey
Mental Health Consultant/Trainer
RB Counselling & Consultancy Services
Sharyn Croke
Lecturer
DipLaw, MHist, GradCertArts, PGCertLaw, LLM
With 25+ years in law, Sharyn mentors future lawyers, sharing insights on ethics and justice.
Tania Digges
PLT NSW Assistant Director - Head of Campus Course
Bec, LLB (Hons)
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.
Tiffany Thomas-McCarthy
Assistant Director
BBus, LLB, GDLP
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.
Timothy Walter
Lecturer
BA, LLB
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.
Tony Dyer
Lecturer
Dip Law SAB
Yvette Boulos
Lecturer
BA, LLB, GDLP
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.
Anita Hall
Senior Lecturer
BA, LLB(Hons), GCHEd, MEd, MQLS
From a professional background in commercial litigation, Anita now helps new lawyers develop skills for legal practice in the PLT program. Anita also volunteers at Caxton Legal Centre, advising on civil and human rights issues.
Ann-Maree David
Executive Director
BA, LLB, GDLP, LLM, MEd, GAICD
She worked in the area of insurance litigation until September 2003, before taking up a position as a solicitor with the professional indemnity insurer of the Queensland Law Society. She returned to private practice in April 2006 before joining the College of Law at the end of 1997.
Graeme Haas
Senior Lecturer
LLB
Jennifer Sturgess
Lecturer
BA, BEcon, LLB(Hons), GDLP, LLM
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.
Kali Astill
Assistant Director
BA, LLB(Hons)
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
Adjunct Lecturer
LLB, GDLP, Dip of Law
Miriam Yates
Director and Research Fellow / Adjunct Lecturer
Equitus and University of Queensland
Tara Cush
Lecturer
BSc, LLB(Hons), GDLP
Tara has been employed by the College of Law as a lecturer since September 2012. Prior to this, she was employed as a solicitor in private practice for 11 years.
Graham Jobling
Executive Director
College of Law
Bteach (EdTrainAdults), GradCertEdStud (DigitLrn)
Beth McKenzie
Lecturer
LLB, GDLP, LLM
Dr Alan Davis
Director of Academic Policy and Senior Lecturer
PhD (Monash), BMus (Edinburgh), MA (Law) (Bristol), Postgrad Dip. Bar Vocational Studies (Cardiff)
Joanna Abraham
Lecturer
BJourn, JD, GDLP
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
Lecturer
BA, LLB (Hons), GDLP, LLM
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 Ross
Lecturer
BA, Bbus, LLB
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 Baldanoff
Lecturer
BA, LLB, GDLP
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.
Lee Horton
Assistant Director
BA (Crim Justice), Dip Law (LPAB) GDLP, Cert IV (TA), LLM
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 Corbisiero
Assistant Director
BBSc, BSW, GradDipIRP, LLB (Hons), GDLP
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 Licastro
Assistant Director
LLB (Hons), GDLP, Cert IV Learning and Teaching
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 Williams
Academic Staff Representative and Executive Director
BA, BBus, LLB(Hons)
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 Ramachandra
Lecturer
BA, LLB, LLM
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.
Catherine Stokes
Executive Director
BA, LLB(Hons), GradCertLead
Experienced lawyer and educator with private and government practice in Perth and London.
Cathryn Urquhart
Adjunct Lecturer and Facilitator, Legal Practice Management Course
The College of Law
Greg Wolff
Lecturer
Katherine Thomas
Adjunct Lecturer and Facilitator, Legal Practice Management Course
The College of Law
Kathy Bogoyev
Assistant Director
BA, LLB (Hons), GradCertMed (Fam), GAICD
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.
Max Lewington
Lecturer
BA Jurisprudence, MA
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.
Nigel Siegwart
Legal Practitioner Director and Adjunct Lecturer
Curae Law and The College of Law
Pia Castelli
National Director of Co-operative Programs
Paul Mead
Assistant Director
DipLaw, GradCertHighEd
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.
Graeme Haas
Senior Lecturer
LLB
Andrea Phillips
Adjunct Lecturer and Tutor
College of Law and Monash University
Linda Kochanski
Practice Area Leader: FDR and Mediation Programs and Director: Amadras Board
Deborah Battisson
Executive Director
BEc, LLB, GDLP, MEd
As our ACT-based Executive Director, Deborah is committed to excellence and innovation in the delivery of practical legal education. Deborah is motivated by developing and supporting new lawyers as they transition from law school to legal practice.
Kathy Bogoyev
Assistant Director
BA, LLB (Hons), GradCertMed (Fam), GAICD
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.
Keiko Togami Evans
Lecturer
BA, LLB, GDLP
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.
Karina Okotel
Academic Secretary and Lecturer
BA(Hons), LLB
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.
