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Our Team
Brooke Reardon - Principal
Brooke has been working in the legal industry since 2002 and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology in 2007. Brooke was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2008. Brooke is experienced in succession law and also has previous experience in a large personal injuries law firm as well as generalist practice including conveyancing and trusts.
Brooke is a proud Mother of four beautiful children who keep her busy. Outside of work hours Brooke loves reading, Netflix, a nice glass of wine, travelling, dreaming big and beach activities.
Brooke is a proud Mother of four beautiful children who keep her busy. Outside of work hours Brooke loves reading, Netflix, a nice glass of wine, travelling, dreaming big and beach activities.
Kathy Zmijewski - General Manager
Kathy has completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne, a Post Graduate Degree in Public Relations at RMIT and most recently an Executive Master of Business Administration at RMIT. Kathy’s professional career spans more than 10 years and includes working in PR agencies and the legal industry specialising in business development, public relations and operations. With a keen interest in succession law, she is dedicated and passionate and ensures the firm’s clients are the prime focus.
Outside of work hours Kathy is an avid skier, loves being in the outdoors and going for dog walks with her white (and very fluffy) Samoyed.
Outside of work hours Kathy is an avid skier, loves being in the outdoors and going for dog walks with her white (and very fluffy) Samoyed.
Bianca Kagan - Lawyer
Bianca was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2012. She worked across diverse commercial and litigation matters in her early career, including high volume work in Wills and Estates matters. She has been practicing exclusively in the area of Wills and Estates since 2016 and is focused on delivering quality outcomes for each individual client. She has a passion for succession law and her clients are what drives her practice.
Outside of work Bianca enjoys travelling, baking, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Outside of work Bianca enjoys travelling, baking, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Sheetal Deo - Consultant Lawyer
Sheetal is a consultant lawyer and Principal of Shakti Legal Solutions. She holds a Juris Doctor, Master of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Bond University (Gold Coast, Australia). Prior to commencing her legal studies in Australia, Sheetal completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and political science. Sheetal is experienced in succession law and has previous experience in traffic law, debt disputes, litigation, migration, property (residential and commercial), conveyancing, family and criminal law.
Sheetal speaks fluent English, Fijian-Hindi and Hindi. She also has basic language skills in Urdu, Punjabi and French.
Outside of work, Sheetal is the co-founder of Ethnic+, a not-for-profit association aimed at bridging gaps in awareness, education and understanding between culturally and linguistically diverse individuals from the rainbow community and their allies.
Sheetal speaks fluent English, Fijian-Hindi and Hindi. She also has basic language skills in Urdu, Punjabi and French.
Outside of work, Sheetal is the co-founder of Ethnic+, a not-for-profit association aimed at bridging gaps in awareness, education and understanding between culturally and linguistically diverse individuals from the rainbow community and their allies.
Brooke Arcia - Consultant Lawyer
Brooke completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle and was admitted to the legal profession in 2009. She holds a Master of Laws from the Australian National University. Brooke is experienced in legal drafting and has had a long interest in succession as an area of law that affects most people’s lives. She has a background in business, tax and government law. In addition to legal work, Brooke owns a small textiles business that focuses on fair trade, sustainability and artisanal skills.
Outside of work hours, Brooke likes being creative, travel, music, good stories, baking, animals, days in the sunshine and learning new things. She has two wonderful kids and is passionate about social justice.
Outside of work hours, Brooke likes being creative, travel, music, good stories, baking, animals, days in the sunshine and learning new things. She has two wonderful kids and is passionate about social justice.
Agalya Rajendra - Legal Assistant
Agalya has previously completed a Bachelor of Health Studies and is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with a minor in Accountancy at the Queensland University of Technology. Agalya has previous work experience in creative industries, education and business.
Outside of work hours Agalya enjoys yoga, pilates, baking and spending time with her friends and family. Agalya is an avid reader with a keen interest in the classical works by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and the Brontë sisters. She looks forward to exploring more of nature's hidden gems in her future travel adventures around the globe.
Outside of work hours Agalya enjoys yoga, pilates, baking and spending time with her friends and family. Agalya is an avid reader with a keen interest in the classical works by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and the Brontë sisters. She looks forward to exploring more of nature's hidden gems in her future travel adventures around the globe.
Brianna Craggs - Legal Assistant
Brianna is currently in her fourth year of university studying a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders University. For the past year, Brianna has also run her own beauty business and is a qualified Lash Technician.
Outside of work hours Brianna loves to travel, explore and keep active outdoors. She is a proud dog mum of two long haired Miniature Dachshunds and loves taking them on walks.
Outside of work hours Brianna loves to travel, explore and keep active outdoors. She is a proud dog mum of two long haired Miniature Dachshunds and loves taking them on walks.
Emilie Najdovski – Legal Assistant
Emilie is currently in her fifth year studying a double degree in Business and Law (Majoring in Economics) at the Queensland University of Technology. Emilie has experience managing a retail store where she has exceeded monthly growth goals, whilst acquiring key communication and customer service skills. Emilie is very passionate about travelling and has recently completed an exchange in Paris where she gained invaluable international perspective learning about economics and the law in a different jurisdiction. She is a huge advocate for the value of these international experiences and has been working to connect students with these opportunities through her role as a QUT Student Leader.
Outside of work hours, Emilie enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, and long walks on the beach.
Outside of work hours, Emilie enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, and long walks on the beach.
Jacqui Lavaring - Legal Assistant
Jacqui graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from James Cook University in 2017 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2019. Jacqui has previous experience in criminal law, succession law, employment law and government/administrative law. Jacqui has worked in various customer service roles including; running a café, working in supermarkets and restaurants and assisting lawyers in various Brisbane law firms.
Jacqui is Greek and loves cooking, baking and eating. Outside of work hours, Jacqui spends most of her time visiting local cafés and restaurants with her friends and spending time with her family. Jacqui likes wearing bright colours, meeting new people and spending time outside.
Jacqui is Greek and loves cooking, baking and eating. Outside of work hours, Jacqui spends most of her time visiting local cafés and restaurants with her friends and spending time with her family. Jacqui likes wearing bright colours, meeting new people and spending time outside.
Karim Morgan - Legal Assistant
Karim is currently in his final year of university studying a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders University. Karim has not held back on any opportunities to dive into extra-curricular activities or any other chances to interact with others in the legal profession in Adelaide. Being serious about pursuing a career as a Lawyer, Karim has steered clear of any detours, adamant to finish his law degree in order to get hands on in the field as soon as possible.
Outside of work hours Karim is a social butterfly who aims to be around his friends and family as much as possible. Turning to cycling for his dose of exercise, he also loves pushing himself and getting lost in the various tracks around him.
Outside of work hours Karim is a social butterfly who aims to be around his friends and family as much as possible. Turning to cycling for his dose of exercise, he also loves pushing himself and getting lost in the various tracks around him.
Kayleen Clements - Legal Assistant
Kayleen is currently studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in Management and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology. Kayleen has been working in customer service and hospitality and currently works casually both in retail and the legal industry.
Outside of work hours Kayleen loves to read, discover new places to eat, enjoy a movie and relax with a cup of tea.
Outside of work hours Kayleen loves to read, discover new places to eat, enjoy a movie and relax with a cup of tea.
Kerrie-Lee Celano - Legal Assistant
Kerrie-Lee completed a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2014 and is currently in the final semester of university studying a Bachelor of Laws at the Queensland University of Technology. Kerrie-Lee has previously worked as a Business Analyst in a project management team, a Sales Coordinator and a Personal Assistant.
Outside of work hours Kerrie-Lee is a proud mum of two boys and engages in community work with Rosies - Our Friends on the Street and is on the Committee of Ashmore Little Athletics. Kerrie-Lee enjoys a good craft project and has an absolute love for knitting.
Outside of work hours Kerrie-Lee is a proud mum of two boys and engages in community work with Rosies - Our Friends on the Street and is on the Committee of Ashmore Little Athletics. Kerrie-Lee enjoys a good craft project and has an absolute love for knitting.
Louise Byrne - Legal Assistant
Louise is currently in her final year of university studying a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and Criminology at Flinders University. Louise has experience in a range of legal fields, having previously worked at Essential Beauty Australia’s Head Office in their legal team specialising in franchising and property law. She has also worked alongside a range of successful criminal defence Barristers at Len King Chambers in the past year and has had legal experience at the Flinders University Legal Advice Clinic early on in her legal/academic career.
Outside of work hours Louise enjoys dancing, socialising with friends, running, surfing (with a nice warm wetsuit) and a big coffee each morning.
Outside of work hours Louise enjoys dancing, socialising with friends, running, surfing (with a nice warm wetsuit) and a big coffee each morning.
Mitchell Taylor - Marketing Assistant
Mitchell is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders University. Mitchell has experience working in multiple industries and is very enthusiastic about business. He has various skills in marketing and business growth which were acquired through his involvement in start-ups.
Outside of work hours Mitchell enjoys listening to podcasts as well as watching and playing sport.
Outside of work hours Mitchell enjoys listening to podcasts as well as watching and playing sport.
Prathnaa Haripersad - Legal Assistant
Prathnaa has recently completed a Bachelors of Laws and Psychological Science at the Queensland University of Technology and is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Prathnaa has experience working in family law and domestic violence through her volunteer work with Women’s Legal Service Queensland. Prathnaa also has experience in government and administrative law, having worked in private practice for one year.
Outside of work hours Prathnaa enjoys taking long walks with her dog and spending time with her family. Prathnaa is currently writing her own cookbook and enjoys experimenting with flavours.
Outside of work hours Prathnaa enjoys taking long walks with her dog and spending time with her family. Prathnaa is currently writing her own cookbook and enjoys experimenting with flavours.
Robert Cousins - Legal Assistant
Robert got his initial foot in the door of the music industry working for a small time record store. After graduating high school, he then went to pursue a music scholarship at the university of Adelaide in sound engineering. Due to complications he then shifted his studies to motorcycle mechanics and graduated receiving a Certificate II. Robert is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders University. Along with his list of undertakings and passion for succession law, these are just a few of the reasons that we felt would make Robert a great fit for the firm.
Outside of work hours Robert enjoys riding and working on his motorcycles, writing music and eating cheesecakes of all types and varieties.
Outside of work hours Robert enjoys riding and working on his motorcycles, writing music and eating cheesecakes of all types and varieties.
Samantha Green - Legal Assistant
Samantha is a full-time third year student studying a dual Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Justice, majoring in criminology and policing at the Queensland University of Technology. She has experience as a Torts and Legal Research tutor, as well as doing volunteer research and policy writing for a mental health awareness organisation.
Outside of work hours Samantha enjoys musical theatre, dance, having brunch with friends and being amongst nature.
Outside of work hours Samantha enjoys musical theatre, dance, having brunch with friends and being amongst nature.
Shazna Naleem - Legal Assistant
Shazna is currently in her final year of her Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree at Queensland University of Technology. She has previous experience from interning at the Legal Aid Office based in Sri Lanka and used to be a free-lance Writer.
Outside of work hours Shazna spends most of her time working at various societies at university including President of the QUT Sri Lankan Students Association and a Peer Mentor for the Law Society. Shazna also enjoys reading, cooking and loves to dance.
Outside of work hours Shazna spends most of her time working at various societies at university including President of the QUT Sri Lankan Students Association and a Peer Mentor for the Law Society. Shazna also enjoys reading, cooking and loves to dance.
Stefan Trajkovski - Legal Assistant
Stefan is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology, having previously studied a Bachelor of Economics/Commerce at the University of Queensland. He has worked in the hotel industry for over four years while studying full-time.
Outside of work hours Stefan enjoys reading, playing the guitar and piano and playing soccer with friends. His areas of interest outside the field of law are music, literature, history, politics, and economics.
Outside of work hours Stefan enjoys reading, playing the guitar and piano and playing soccer with friends. His areas of interest outside the field of law are music, literature, history, politics, and economics.
Zahra Noshaabah Ali - Legal Assistant
Zahra is currently in her third year of university studying a Bachelor of Laws and Business, majoring in Accounting at the Queensland University of Technology. Zahra is experienced in customer service, having worked in the fast food industry and education industry whilst studying.
Outside of work hours Zahra spends her time at the gym to support her love of food. Zahra loves spending quality time with her family and friends, travelling to new places and retail therapy.
Outside of work hours Zahra spends her time at the gym to support her love of food. Zahra loves spending quality time with her family and friends, travelling to new places and retail therapy.
Why Are We Passionate About Wills and Estates?
