Summary
Rhys is a qualified lawyer, having practised corporate law in the Melbourne office of international law firm King & Wood Mallesons. He also has experience as a file lawyer with Justice Connect’s Homeless Law clinic and has completed a secondment to the Human Rights Law Centre, Melbourne. Rhys is interested in LawAdvisor’s focus on improving individuals’ ability to access legal services and information about their rights.
Practice Areas
Experience
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LawAdvisor
Legal Researcher
April, 2015 - Present
Researcher for an online legal technology company responsible for helping individuals gain better access to information about their legal rights and connecting them with relevant legal service providers.
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Justice Connect Homeless Law
Secondee Lawyer
October, 2012 - February, 2015
Secondee lawyer with Justice Connect Homeless Law (formerly PILCH Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic). Experience in public space offences, credit and debt matters, tenancy disputes and court fines and warrants. Appearance work at Melbourne Magistrates' Court and VCAT.
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King & Wood Mallesons
Solicitor
February, 2012 - February, 2015
Solicitor in the Mergers & Acquisitions (Corporate) group at King & Wood Mallesons. Experience in share and asset acquisitions and divestments, public company takeovers, and general corporate and commercial law. Involved in pro bono work for Justice Connect Homeless Law, KWM Human Rights Law Group and NCYLC Cyber Volunteer Program.
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Human Rights Law Centre
Secondee Lawyer
August, 2014 - November, 2014
Secondee lawyer at not-for-profit legal organisation focused on advocacy, research, litigation and education in the human rights sphere. Responsible for assisting with the preparation of government inquiry submissions, court documents, media releases and policy papers.
Education
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College of Law
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT)
2012 - 2012
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Bond University
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
2008 - 2011
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Bond University
Bachelor of International Relations
2008 - 2011
Location
600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Virtual Practice
LawAdvisor Team
Team Member
Languages
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English
Proficient
Certifications
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Working With Children Check
Victoria, Department of Justice