Resume

Experience

Consultant and Investigator (2015 -Present)

Providing strategic advice, expert commentary, investigative services and evidence-based research to law firms, government agencies, and non-profit organisations across Australia and internationally.

Notable former clients include NSW Health, 360Edge, WA Law Reform Commission, Sydney Criminal Lawyers, Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative, Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia, Andrew Williams Lawyer, the Eros Association, The Adam Smith Institute, Judicial College of Victoria, Doogue + George Criminal Lawyers, Cracks in the Ice, Living Positive Victoria and Harm Reduction Victoria.

Lecturer and Researcher (2017 -Present) | RMIT University

Design, coordinate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate coursework across a broad range of criminology, law and criminal justice subjects. Subjects taught include:

  • Foundations of Policing
  • Professional Ethics
  • Miscarriages of Justice
  • Drug-Related Crime
  • Law and Justice Policy
  • Forensic Studies
  • Introduction to Law
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Evidence Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Sentencing
  • Criminal Investigation and Procedure
  • Forensic Interviewing

Criminal Defence Lawyer (2014 -2018)

Legal trainee at Spicer Lawyers (2014), junior solicitor at Defteros Lawyers (2014-16) and volunteer solicitor at Fitzroy Legal Service (2016-2018).

Represented clients in summary and indictable criminal matters across Magistrates’, County and Supreme Courts of Victoria. Provided strategic legal advice to clients facing charges including assault, drug offences, theft, fraud, sexual offences, and driving matters.

Paralegal (2010 – 2013) | Various

Providing paralegal support for various law firms and agencies, including the Transport Accident Commission (2013), FAL Lawyers (2012-2013), Allen Linklaters (2011-2012), Doogue & O’Brien Criminal Defence Lawyers (2011) and Nu Legal (2010).

Pathology Assistant (2009 -2011) | Anatpath Services

Assisted pathologists in the processing, preparation and dissection of surgical specimens, ensuring accurate documentation and labelling in accordance with clinical protocols.

Maintained specimen integrity through proper handling, fixation, and storage procedures, supporting timely and accurate diagnostic reporting.

Education & Qualifications

2025 | Certificate III Investigative Services | ASSI International

Vocational qualification covering surveillance, investigative techniques, legal compliance and client reporting within the private investigations industry.

2014 – 2015 | Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice |The College of Law

Practical legal training program providing admission to legal practice in Australia, with a focus on ethics, criminal procedure, civil litigation, property and commercial law.

2010 – 2013 | Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) | Monash University

Postgraduate law degree equipping graduates for legal practice, with core studies in constitutional, criminal and administrative law.

2007 – 2009 | Bachelor of Forensic Science | Deakin University

Undergraduate degree focusing on forensic biology, forensic chemistry and crime scene examination.