Bio

Sophie has extensive experience as a lawyer and advisor involved in criminal defence law. She also has other legal experience having practised in areas including Employment, Discrimination and Industrial Relations law.

Sophie has previously lectured and tutored at Southern Cross University; and additionally co-authored course materials.

Sophie has been an elected committee member advising the Law Society of NSW on the matters relating to Juvenile Justice from 2008 - 2013.

Sophie began her career as a solicitor, specialising in criminal defence work, having been recognised for her specialised knowledge in this area by the NSW Law Society in 2007.

She initially worked with the Aboriginal Legal Service in both their metropolitan and regional offices from Redfern Sydney, to Dubbo in Western NSW and finally Lismore in the Far North Coast of NSW

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (University of Technology, Sydney) 2000

Accredited Specialist Criminal Law, NSW Law Society between 2007 - 2014
Member of the New South Wales Bar Association 2014 - present - Byron Bay Chambers.