Presenters

Kate Boomer, Barrister, George Street Chambers
Kate practices in the areas of commercial disputes and public law. She regularly appears led and unled in State and Federal Courts. Kate was called to the bar in 2022 after working as a commercial litigator for 13 years at top tier and international firms. Kate has particular expertise in the law of insurance contracts, directors’ and officers’ liability and professional negligence claims in the financial services, legal and construction industries. She also has experience in liability and regulatory issues associated with cyber incidents and data security breaches. Kate has appeared on behalf of State and Federal Governments in public law matters. She has acted in, or provided advice in respect of, civil claims against government agencies. Kate’s experience also includes industrial law, discrimination claims and debt recovery. Kate is a proud LawRight member. She sits on the Queensland Bar Association’s Indigenous Affairs Committee, General Litigation Committee and New Bar Committee. In 2008, Kate was associate to Justice Martin AM in the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Sarah Ralph, Oceania Law Leader, Ernst & Young
Sarah is a trusted adviser to her clients well known for her pragmatic and strategic advice. She advises in all areas of employment law including public sector employment, investigations, compliance and underpayments, discrimination and sexual harassment, executive employment and termination of employment. Sarah has a significant background in industrial relations including strategic planning, enterprise agreements and industrial disputes. Sarah also has an impressive record in employment litigation, successfully defending claims against employers in discrimination, general protection and unfair dismissal claims. Sarah has a Bachelor of laws and Master of Laws. She has previously worked in the manufacturing and government sectors and she brings her unique experience to the employment law advice she provides clients. Prior to joining EY she worked in a leading global law firm.