marshalls+dent+wilmoth promotes 4
Melbourne-based law firm marshalls+dent+wilmoth (MDW) has elevated four professionals, noting that such promotions demonstrate that the firm is in “safe hands for generations”.
Clement Dunn has been promoted to principal, Frankie-Rae Clapham and Jessica Wynd have been elevated to special counsel, and Evelyn Zeglinas is the firm’s newest associate.
Ms Clapham, the firm continued, is “known for providing practical legal advice to help steer feature film and television projects through the development and production stages”, while Ms Wynd is “highly regarded for her skills in negotiating complex financial agreements, managing superannuation issues, and navigating spousal maintenance and parenting arrangements”. Elsewhere, Ms Zeglinas has “proven [herself] invaluable when representing property developers, start-up companies, and other organisations”.
The promotions are effective as of 1 September 2022.
Speaking about the promotions, MDW principals Jeffrey Pinch, John McBride and Bryce Menzies reflected that the four lawyers with new roles all have a drive to keep improving their knowledge and expertise as well as the requisite desire to deliver the best possible service regardless of the challenges.
“It’s a great day for MDW,” Mr Pinch proclaimed.
“These promotions are a strong sign that our firm, leadership team, and clients’ legal affairs are in safe hands for generations.
“Congratulations to Clement, Frankie-Rae, Jessica and Evelyn.”

Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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