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“Strange and uncertain times” is the expression of 2020, but what does this era hold for graduates starting their careers? Whether you have your next steps planned or you’re still figuring them out, you can equip yourself with knowledge to better succeed. Find out by speaking to those who were in your position not too long ago in this alumni panel.
This session’s panellists:
- Farzana Choudhury, Senior Solicitor at Canberra Community Law;
- Mabel Lim, Principal at Colquhoun Murphy;
- Jack Tyson, Consultant, Advisory at Ernst & Young; and
- Sebastian King, ANU Law LLB student (Host)
If you have wondered what extra steps you can take to prepare yourself for your career or have questions about our panellists’ fields, this discussion is for you. Our alumni will share their experiences, provide advice and give you their perspective on life after graduation.
Note: This event is open to ANU Law students and recent graduates.
Speakers
Senior Solicitor at Canberra Community Law
Farzana is a community lawyer, specialising in disability discrimination law. Farzana manages and supervises Canberra Community Law’s Disability Discrimination Law service, which provides free legal assistance in relation to disability discrimination and related matters. Farzana previously managed and worked as a solicitor for Canberra Community Law’s Street Law program, during which time she assisted people who were experiencing or at risk of homelessness in criminal and civil matters, established a legal education program for women in prison, and set up a health justice partnership for young people facing homelessness. Farzana is also a Churchill Fellow and will be travelling overseas investigate the application of poverty discrimination law in practice. Farzana was awarded 2020 ANU Young Alumna of the Year and 2019 ACT Young Lawyer of the Year.
Principal at Colquhoun Murphy
Mabel was admitted to legal practice in 2009 and is a Principal Lawyer at Colquhoun Murphy Lawyers. Mabel has combined her qualifications in accounting and law by developing a high level of technical knowledge in the areas of commercial litigation and wills and estates.
Consultant, Advisory at Ernst & Young
Jack is a strategic risk consultant and admitted Australian lawyer. Currently working as a Consultant in EY Oceania’s Advisory practice, Jack specialises in program management, risk transformation, cybersecurity, technology risk and assurance, and internal audit. Jack focuses on assisting clients to make evidence-based decisions to achieve their strategic objectives.