Rebecca is an experienced advocate who accepts briefs to appear in criminal and quasi-criminal matters, with particular skill in Court of Appeal written advocacy.
Rebecca has a broad criminal practice, accepting both Defence and Prosecution briefs. She also provides written advice in relation to regulatory offences and regularly appears on behalf of government agencies and health care providers.
She has extensive experience supporting vulnerable people through the legal process, and excellent skills in conferencing. Rebecca’s depth of experience allows her to secure the best result for her clients, whether through negotiation out of court or persuasive advocacy before judicial officers. Rebecca has completed cultural safety training through the Koori Heritage Trust.
Rebecca was previously the Senior Associate to the Chief Justice of Victoria, the Honourable Anne Ferguson. She has also worked in legal policy, designing reforms to assist survivors of sexual abuse with gaining compensation. Prior to signing the bar roll, Rebecca was a Principal Solicitor at the Office of Public Prosecutions. She prosecuted indictable offences at all levels, from the Magistrates’ Court to the High Court of Australia, and appeared regularly before the Court of Appeal. Rebecca graduated from the University of Sydney with first class Honours in Law.
She read with Morgan Brown and her senior mentor is Diana Piekusis KC.
