Patricia has been working for clients for many years. Patricia commenced her solicitor’s practice, Patricia White and Associates in 1996. During that time, much of her work involved defending clients charged with criminal offences, including both at trial and appellate stages and she instructed Counsel for the appellants in the High Court cases of Azzopardi v R [2001] HCA 25, and Coleman v Power [2004] HCA 39. Patricia was called to the Bar in 2009 and continues to represent clients in litigation and in criminal matters in all jurisdictions. She has appeared as Junior Counsel in two High Court appeals in 2013: State of NSW v Gregory Kable [2013] HCA 26 and Wallace v Kam [2013] HCA 19.
Ivan Tam is a Barrister practising at Latham Chambers. He was called to the Bar in 2010 after pracitising as a Solicitor for 4 and a half years. Mr Tam is fluent both in English and Cantonese. He has a deep understanding of both the Australian and Chinese culture, and is able to approach legal problems from different perspectives.
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About Ivan:
Brian Ralston was admitted to the Bar in May, 1982 having practised as a litigation solicitor in a suburban practice for 5 years. Coming from a general litigation practice Brian has since his admission to the Bar practiced in a wide range of areas. He has conducted numerous criminal trials, has acted on behalf of Plaintiffs and insurers in personal injuries litigation, in addition to acting in matters involving contracts, equity, probate, the Property Relationship Act, the Family Provision Act, family law, building law and appellate work. Brian continues to practice in a wide range of jurisdictions with particular emphasis on commercial and equity matters, the Family Provision Act, the Property Relationship Act and general commercial litigation. A sample of cases in which Brian has been involved are listed below:
Brian is also a songwriter and musician, performing and recording under the name “Self Tort”. To find out more about Brian’s music and listen to samples click the links below:
Jason is a barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia. Jason is the recipient of the Bachelor of Arts (Macq) (2006) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons 1) (UWS) (2009) degrees and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (COL) (2009). Jason graduated with the University Medal in his LLB degree at UWS. Jason was admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 2 July 2009. Jason has substantial legal experience. Jason has worked as a researcher to Professor Michael Adams (Dean of Law at UWS) (2008) and the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG (former Justice of the High Court of Australia) (2009-2010), Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Peter McClellan AM QC (former Chief Judge at Common Law of the Supreme Court of New South Wales) (2010) and a lecturer-in-law at UWS (2009-). Jason has a strong concern for social justice and equality.
On 10 October 2024, Dr. Donnelly was appointed as a General Member of the Commonwealth Administrative Review Tribunal.
A more comprehensive biography of Jason can be found on his website at www.jdbarrister.com.au.