PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Katrina was called to the Bar in 2016. Her areas of practice include criminal law, coronial inquests and inquiries, Royal Commissions, care and protection proceedings, professional discipline, administrative law and judicial review.
Prior to joining the Bar Katrina’s roles included criminal prosecutor for the Commonwealth and ACT DPP. She has appeared in a wide range of matters including high profile jury trials, appeals, sentences and bail applications before the ACT Supreme Court and NSW District Court. She also has extensive hearing experience in the lower courts and tribunals. Katrina particularly enjoys large and complex matters and highly effective cross-examination is a particular feature of her advocacy.
Katrina is primarily located in Canberra but travels interstate extensively for matters.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
Bachelor of Hospitality, University of Western Sydney 1993
Bachelor of Laws (1st class Honours), University of Tasmania, 2005
Masters of Legal Practice, Australian National University, 2007
Admitted to the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
BOARD AND COMMITTEE WORK
2025- Present – Secretary of the ACT Bar Association
2025-2026 – ACT Bar Association Wellbeing Officer
2025- Present – ACT Bar Association Disciplinary Committee
2020 – Present – Basketball ACT Disciplinary Tribunal Member and Chairperson
AREAS OF LAW
Criminal Law
Coronial Law
Care and Protection
Professional Discipline
Inquests and Royal Commissions
Administrative and judicial review
