{has_more=false, offset=9, total=9, results=[{hs_object_id=9841277752, name=Leila Chalk, Principal Solicitor, Forty Four Degrees Pty Ltd, bio=Leila Chalk is a Partner at Forty Four Degrees Lawyers and Consultants, a boutique law firm passionate about bridging the gap between emerging technology and traditional services. Speaking four languages, Leila is committed to providing legal expertise to clients from diverse backgrounds. Leila practises in Tax, Litigation, Property, and Family Law, allowing her to offer a holistic approach to her clients across these practice areas. She has an LLM from ANU focusing on innovation in the legal profession and a particular interest in the marketing and management of businesses. Leila also sits on the CPA Tribunal as a Disciplinary Panel Member, is a Board Secretary for the Ballarat International Foto Biennale and is a Fellow of the Tax Institute., id=9841277752}, {hs_object_id=39756613167, name=Rochelle Castro, Principal Lawyer, RC & Co Lawyers , bio=Rochelle Castro is a strata, construction and conveyancing lawyer and owner of RC & Co Lawyers. Prior to practicing law, she was a university instructor before dedicating her service to law. Whilst working to further improve her legal skills, Rochelle saw that she could better serve her clients by not only advising and advocating for them, but also educating them. She works with her team at RC & Co Lawyers, through constant rigorous training, so that they could provide effective, resourceful and clear legal service to clients. Rochelle appears in tribunals and various court jurisdictions to advocate her clients’ rights. She presents papers on strata, construction and conveyancing in local and international forums. Rochelle is a committee member of a few organisations including Law Institute of Victoria Building and Construction committee and Property Law committee. She is also the current president of the diverse association Filipino Australia Lawyers Association. Rochelle is also active in social media to provide bite size tips to those who are in need of guidance about contract law and legal disputes. Rochelle believes that good practice of law requires effective communication and education to achieve for clients the best result., photo=199616089749, id=39756613167}, {hs_object_id=39756860708, name=Kelly Young, Licensed Conveyancer, Director, Estate Conveyancing, bio=Kelly Young is a fully unrestricted Conveyancing Licence holder and director of Estate Conveyancing, located in Macleod. Kelly and her staff at Estate Conveyancing prides themselves and providing education to clients and referrers alike. Kelly has been working in the legal industry for 20 years with experience in the property fields of settlements & conveyancing in Victoria and Western Australia and residential and commercial lending. Starting out as a junior paralegal in stamping, registration, and settlements, moving onto residential mortgages, Conveyancing and also Commercial Lending, Kelly has a background working in accountant firms, law firms and conveyancing offices in Melbourne city, rural areas of Victoria and is also qualified within Settlements in the state of WA., photo=209481059204, id=39756860708}, {hs_object_id=39756860772, name=Katherine Shamai, Partner - Risk Consulting, Grant Thornton , bio=Katherine is a governance, compliance, internal audit and risk management expert with over 17 years' experience supporting federal, state and local government agencies, not-for-profits, ASX-listed and private companies. She specialises in governance reviews, risk assessments, internal control reviews, and drafting policies and procedures. Her expertise spans Board maturity assessments, governance structures, succession planning, internal audit programs, compliance reviews against legislation and agreements, enterprise and project risk assessments, and anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) services from advisory to independent reviews. Katherine has led AML/CTF risk assessments for government agencies, designed compliance programs for the National Disability Insurance Agency, developed internal audit programs for public and not-for-profit entities, and conducted Board governance reviews for major national organisations. She’s also managed reviews of third-party suppliers for multinationals and led analyses of legislative misapplications at public sector agencies. Katherine’s blend of industry and professional services experience ensures her recommendations are both pragmatic and effective., photo=206263034196, id=39756860772}, {hs_object_id=39922927183, name=Chris Henderson, Special Counsel, Colin Biggers & Paisley, bio=Chris Henderson is a highly accomplished property lawyer with more than 10 years of experience advising on large-scale property development, commercial transactions and state taxation matters. He has a strong background in managing complex property structures, joint ventures and acquisitions and is known for his ability to deliver commercially sound solutions that align with his clients' objectives. His clients include developers and institutional investors. Chris is particularly skilled in navigating the intricacies of imposts and state taxation and regularly advises on due diligence, subdivisions and planning law. His ability to lead negotiations and draft robust contracts has contributed to the successful delivery of several high-value projects. Chris is currently on the PEXA Advisory Council. His commitment to professional development and business growth is reflected in his strong client relationships and extensive industry network. Chris was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from La Trobe University (2013). , photo=209623717123, id=39922927183}, {hs_object_id=39931715240, name=Anastasia Aslanidis, Principal Lawyer, Prisma Legal , bio=Anastasia has practiced exclusively in property law since qualifying in 2000. Over the past 25 years, she has worked across the full spectrum of the Victorian property market, assisting a diverse range of clients—from first-time homebuyers and small business owners to charities and developers. In 2013, Anastasia became an Accredited Property Law Specialist, a credential that reflects her focus on navigating both the everyday and the highly complex aspects of property transactions. Her approach is centred on providing clear, honest communication to ensure her clients feel supported and informed throughout the process. Beyond her practice, Anastasia shares her experience as a lecturer at Melbourne University and is a frequent speaker on the intersection of property law and professional ethics. Her commitment to the development of the profession is further reflected in her active committee work. Anastasia is a member of the Property and Environmental Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria and serves on both the Accredited Specialisation (Property Law & Commercial Tenancy) Committee and the PEXA Advisory Committee for Victoria., photo=208800474682, id=39931715240}, {hs_object_id=39931715366, name=Tom Champion, Surveying Director, Reeds Consulting, bio=Tom is Director of Reeds Consulting and a Licensed Surveyor with 25 years of experience in the Land Development and Civil Infrastructure sectors. Tom has gained a broad range of experience in complex building and land subdivisions, engineering surveying and consulting on issues relating to land status and development. His experience and expertise provide invaluable assistance to the client, consultants and construction teams throughout the various stages of the project. As a Director at Reeds, Tom is responsible for delivering key business objectives, pursuing new opportunities and managing the expectations of its clients. He provides leadership to his survey colleagues to meet those objectives, deliver project outcomes and engage in mentoring relationships to develop professionally. Tom is responsible for managing the expectations of clients and providing them with professional advice. He also provides leadership to his colleagues across all project matters and regularly advises and consults with Councils, Service Authorities, Government Departments and other Project Stakeholders. Tom is also passionate about improving the standards and quality of surveying in Victoria. He is a past President of the Institution of Surveyors Victoria and still contributes to the improvement of the property boundary system and work to strengthen the land administration economy. , photo=209481064224, id=39931715366}, {hs_object_id=39932210956, name=Benjamin Adams, Special Counsel, Baker & McKenzie LLP, bio=Benjamin Adams is a special counsel in the Commercial Real Estate Group. He advises on structured property transactions, joint ventures and the acquisition, development, lease and sale of industrial, commercial and mixed use developments and Australia's foreign investment laws. Benjamin is involved in property law reform and sat on the New South Wales Law Society's Property Law Committee from 2015 to 2018 and previously chaired the NSW Young Lawyer's Property Law Committee. He sits on the Baker McKenzie Sport and Social Committee, Innovation Committee and Women's Committee., id=39932210956}, {hs_object_id=40674856828, name=Cassandra Maggi, Solicitor, Forty Four Degrees Pty Ltd, bio=Cassandra is passionate about all things Property and Commercial Law. She has completed the Graduate Diploma of Applied Law with a focus on ASEAN+6 Practice, where she was exposed to a variety of cross-jurisdictional and multinational legal issues. This has driven her to pursue ‘outside of the box’ solutions to complex problems and brings a wealth of insights into legal and business advice for her clients. Some of Cassandra's interests include reading, motorsport, and learning new languages. She speaks conversational Korean and Japanese., photo=208331846440, id=40674856828}]}