Cullen Macleod names new family law principal
Western Australia-based firm Cullen Macleod – which has 95 per cent of its lawyers at the principal or senior associate level – has appointed a new principal to its family law team.
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.
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 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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