Melisa was admitted to practice in 2004 and holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science degrees having specialised in biochemistry and microbiology.

She also has considerable experience in childcare litigation and is a regular contributor of risk management presentations for the childcare industry.

Melisa’s workers compensation experience is a particular advantage given her background in having acted for both applicants and respondents in that jurisdiction. This has provided her with a tremendous insight into the issues facing the respective parties and the necessary strategies needing to be adopted to protect the clients’ interests.

Expertise

• Professional indemnity insurance litigation
• Public liability
• Products liability
• Disciplinary investigations
• Medicare and health fund investigations
• Medical negligence litigation
• Workers compensation