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Shine Lawyers promotes 49
National plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has elevated 49 professionals to more senior roles — more than three-quarters of whom are women.
Jerome Doraisamy
In a “record” promotions round for the firm, Shine Lawyers has promoted 49 professionals, including 14 to special counsel, 12 to senior associate and 23 to associate.
The news follows the plaintiff firm’s introduction of a nine-day fortnight in August, and its report of a 22 per cent net profit increase in the same month.
Speaking about the promotions round, Shine chief legal officer Lisa Flynn said that the changes reflect the breadth and depth of talent within the plaintiff law firm.
“Our people are our greatest asset, so it comes as no surprise that so many of our solicitors were ready to take the next step in their respective careers,” she said.
“We were able to promote from within because we believe in nurturing our staff, so they continue to grow and reach new heights.
“The fact there has been a record number of promotions is proof Shine Lawyers is full of opportunities, and I can’t wait to see what this next generation of leaders can accomplish.”
The firm’s new special counsel are Charmaine Bastin, Jonathan Wertheim, Hadi Boustani, Dawn Williams, Kate Do, Caitlin Wilson, Susan Gandini, Mobeena Hills, Cara Jones, Ashleigh Kemp, Deniz Mirik, Trish Murphy, Amy Olver and Rebecca O’Toole.
The new senior associates are Sarah Brady, Paris Hamrey, Kathryn Leehy, Marguerita McIntosh, Carla Melbourne, Jessica Preston, Max Russ, Brielle Straney, Katrina Stouppos, Justin Turner, Andrew Whealey and Tamara Wright.
And the newest associates at Shine are Krishna Alister, Hayley Poppleton, Lily Bussell-Poole, Kelly Stephenson, Leanne Foo, Rachelle Sukkar, Tyron Foster, Harry Tilse, Claire Fowler, Bonnie Whyte, Jackson Gilbert, Sarah Williams, Kate Gough, Lauren Wilmott, Selina Hansen, Sophie Hegarty, Chloe Heterick, Alicia Howitt, Melissa Letizia, Alyssa Lewis, Jeremy Morriss, Justin Penafiel and Michael Plibersek.
The news also follows recent BigLaw promotions and appointments, as reported by Lawyers Weekly:
- Cowell Clarke promotes 8 to associate director
- Norton Rose Fulbright names Australian as next global chair
- HSF names new executive partner for Australia and Asia
- Maurice Blackburn promotes 56
- Moray & Agnew unveils Jan ’23 promotions
- Clayton Utz’s new chief executive partner revealed
- Clayton Utz reveals NY partner promotions
- Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 14
- Baker McKenzie names new Australian managing partner
- Hall & Wilcox appoints 1st female chair
- G+T confirms NY promotions
- Spruson & Ferguson names new Australian MD
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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