Melissa Milne (pictured) has been elevated to principal at Cullen Macleod. In unveiling the appointment, the firm said that her dedication, expertise, and compassionate approach “have made her an invaluable asset” to both the firm and clients alike.

She has, the firm went on, a particular interest in child relocation matters, high-conflict parenting cases, and property settlement issues.

Cullen Macleod director Catriona Macleod said: “Melissa’s promotion to principal reflects her phenomenal commitment to her clients and her outstanding legal skills.”

“Her empathetic approach and common sense make her a standout professional in the field of family law. We are confident that Melissa will continue to lead with the same dedication and excellence that she has demonstrated throughout her career.

“Over all the years that I have known her, Melissa has constantly shown empathy and compassion, and balanced that with a practical approach to negotiations and communication that has earned her the respect and trust of her clients and colleagues alike, and gets results.”

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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