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Hayley O'Brien

Staff Stories: Hayley O’Brien

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after I finished school but studying law seemed like a sensible option. I was starting to feel pretty worried when I was four years into my five-year degree and still nothing had …

Shannyn Davidson - Law Career

Staff Stories: Shannyn Davidson

I grew up in Lake Macquarie with my family, where I attended school and graduated with my HSC in 2015.

Following school, I knew I wanted to continue to study and by the end of 2016 I graduated Passmores Business

Henriette Boonen - Practice & Marketing Manager

Staff Stories: Henriette Boonen

I grew up in a disaster prone spot in the North Island of New Zealand, as the third child of four to a Dutch couple. The commonly occurring floods and earthquakes, and even a volcanic eruption, were scored at school …

Kim Tomasic - Litigation Solicitor

Staff stories: Kim Tomasic

I grew up on a dairy farm and attended a rural single teacher school with 11 pupils.  I loved growing up in the country but I couldn’t wait to move to the city.

I watched my sister have a baby …

Jane Bulter - Staff Story

Staff stories: Jane Bulter

I am originally from Wales in the UK, but went to Liverpool University in the north of England to read for a degree in Classical Studies, which is a study of classical Greek and Roman literature, history and art. Some …

Amanda-Robinson-staff-stories

Staff stories: Amanda Robinson

I graduated from UNE in 2009 with a Bachelor of Law and Commerce. I then completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law whilst completing my practical experience at a small law firm in Port Macquarie …

Staff stories: Conrad Curry

I left school when I was 16. Being from a single parent family I was expected to work as soon as I could, so I did a trade at BHP as a fitter and turner. At the end of that …

Staff Stories-Emily Duggan

Staff stories: Emily Duggan

I grew up in Muswellbrook, a small country town 127 km north-west of Newcastle. After completing my HSC in 2015, I had no idea of what profession I wanted to study so I deferred from University for 12 months and …

Jasmine's Story - Legal Administration

Staff stories: Jasmine Foster

A few years ago I finished my HSC exams, and along with many other people my age, I had no clue as to what profession/career I wanted to enter into. After receiving a great deal of advice from my teachers …

Lauren Faulkner Paralegal Journey

Staff stories: Lauren Faulkner

In early June I commenced my part-time role as Paralegal, assisting both Conrad and Amanda with litigious matters. Although this is the first position I have held within the legal industry, I concurrently study law on a full-time basis.

I …