Presenters

Rebecca Fogerty, Partner, Jasper Fogerty Lawyers
Rebecca Fogerty is a highly regarded advocate who provides advice and representation for all criminal cases across Queensland. She is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. She was named in the 2017 and 2018 Doyle's Guide of Leading Lawyers and is the Deputy Chair of the Criminal Law Committee of the Queensland Law Society. Prior to establishing Jasper Fogerty Lawyers, Rebecca was a senior lawyer at one of Queensland's largest private criminal defence firms. She handled complex indictable matters, including murder, drug trafficking and white-collar crime. During this period Rebecca developed her reputation for thorough preparation, strategic case analysis and persuasive courtroom advocacy. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the University of Queensland. Her psychology background and excellent people skills enable her to successfully navigate clients through the criminal justice process. Part of Rebecca's success is due to her client-centered approach and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Rebecca appears in all courts throughout Queensland and has proven experience in fraud and white-, collar crime, employment related misconduct, drug trafficking, CCC hearings, assaults and drink driving and traffic offences. Outside of the courtroom, Rebecca has written articles for publication in a range of formats, including the Courier Mail and the Caxton Lawyers Handbook (online edition). She has appeared before Queensland Parliamentary committees to discuss criminal law policy and regularly speaks on topics of interest to the profession.


Elleni Zacharia, Associate, Hugo Law Group
Elleni has a deep understanding of criminal law and procedure, advocacy, and strategy through exposure to a wide range of criminal matters. She has practised exclusively as a criminal defence lawyer throughout her legal career, working on numerous high-profile and complex matters, including murder and sexual assault. She regularly appears in all jurisdictions across NSW in applications, hearings, sentences, trials, and appeals, and also has interstate experience in Queensland. Achieving the best outcome for clients is Elleni’s paramount concern. As a passionate and persuasive advocate, she relishes scrutinising and challenging the merits of the prosecution’s brief of evidence. In complex matters, she works effectively alongside barristers to achieve successful outcomes. Elleni will guide clients through what can be a daunting legal process with expertise, empathy, and an unwavering dedication to defending their rights. This year, her success as a criminal defence lawyer was recognised with a nomination as a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards in Criminal Law.