At work, I lead a team of legal, risk, governance and compliance professionals to support the operations of a Queensland based energy producer and to drive continual improvement in systems to help the business achieve its strategic objectives.

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Curiosity; experiences; challenge.

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From a private practice and inhouse perspective openness to employing and promoting persons from different backgrounds and experience is key.  Ultimately it is dependent on ensuring structures are in place to encourage a diverse range of persons to join, and build a successful career in, the industry.  It is also important to promote curiosity and provide opportunity for lawyers to gain experience beyond their chosen discipline e.g. through secondments; pro bono activities; leaves of absence to pursue experience overseas, further study or career breaks.

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An interest in legal studies at school encouraged me to enrol in a dual degree - Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce.  I enjoyed the law subjects at University and the experience gained through summer clerkships which ultimately led me to apply for Articles of Clerkship.

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