Qualifications:
Memberships:
BA, LLB, MBA, LLM (Family Law)
Doris was admitted to practice as a lawyer in Western Australia in 2001.
Doris practiced in multi-disciplinary areas prior to specialising in family law and achieving a Masters in Applied Law in Family Law in 2012.
Doris’ passion for the law is demonstrated in her desire to gain new skills through continued further education, teaching and specialised training. Doris is a lecturer at the College of Law WA teaching family law units in the Masters of Applied Law Program since 2012. Trained in alternative dispute resolution, mediation and collaborative law, Doris is committed to providing less restrictive means to litigation as an alternative approach to resolving conflicts.
Outside of work, with a strong sense of community spirit, Doris volunteers her time at various not for profit organisations and has partnered with Midlas. Doris further enjoys spending time experimenting in the kitchen and relaxing with her dogs, family and friends.
Experience:
Doris has represented same-sex, de facto and married couples including grandparents and third-party interveners living in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, Philippines and the United States of America.
Doris has dealt with complex child-related matters including interstate and international relocation, adoption, surrogacy arrangements, Hague convention issues, private international law, child protection issues and child maintenance trusts. Doris is also an Independent Children’s Lawyer.
Doris has experience in financial issues involving farming matters, corporate and trust structures and financial agreements that include third parties.