HR Legal is Thrilled to Announce Four Promotions, Effective 1 January 2025

In 2024, we had six significant promotions within our team, including Phoebe Strauch to Partner and both Anat Hirsh and Fleur McKay-Calvert to Special Counsel.

Now, after a year of significant growth (including welcoming four new lawyers) and many notable achievements, HR Legal is excited to announce four promotions effective 1 January 2025!

We have also outgrown our space at Garden Street in South Yarra, and we are delighted to be moving to a new office space in South Yarra (and away from the disruption of the Jam Factory demolition!). We will post a further update on this in the coming weeks.

We take pride in recognising the achievements of our valued team members and look forward to their continued success at HR Legal.

Emily Durack has been promoted to Senior Associate.

After joining HR Legal as a Lawyer in 2021 and being promoted to Associate in early 2024, Emily has continued to excel, building strong relationships with her diverse client base and is respected for both her broad expertise in workplace relations law and her pragmatic approach to employment law-related challenges. Emily regularly assists clients with enterprise bargaining as well as undertaking complex workplace investigations and representing clients in the Fair Work Commission.

Emily is an indispensable member of the HR Legal team, and we congratulate her on achieving this significant milestone in her career.

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Jenny McPherson has been promoted to Associate. This advancement is a testament to Jenny’s exceptional legal skills and her unwavering commitment to our clients.

Since joining the HR Legal team in 2021, Jenny has made significant contributions by collaborating with a diverse range of clients to strategically address their workplace relations challenges. Jenny also regularly assists with the development and delivery of training to assist clients to understand their obligations and achieve legislative compliance.

Jenny’s clients consistently express trust in her expertise, appreciating her ability to provide clear and concise guidance that helps them navigate the complexities of employment law, making her a valuable member of the HR Legal team.

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Eliza Millen has been promoted to Associate.

Since joining the firm in 2023, Eliza has consistently demonstrated her ability to build and nurture strong relationships with our clients. Her commitment to providing commercial and practical legal advice has been instrumental in minimising risks while effectively supporting our clients to achieve their business and commercial objectives.

This appointment is a testament to Eliza’s legal expertise and the trust she cultivates with clients, which enhances our firm’s reputation and service quality. We are confident that Eliza will continue to excel in this role, and we congratulate her on achieving this significant milestone in her career.

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Alex Bennett Promoted to Business Development & Marketing Manager

After joining the HR Legal Team as a Lawyer in 2021, Alex has worked closely with our clients to provide practical and compliant legal solutions to their workplace needs. With a deep understanding of the complexities of employment law, she is now leveraging her unique blend of legal expertise and strategic vision to drive innovative marketing strategies, foster meaningful client relationships, and to support our firm’s continued growth and success.

With a fresh perspective on business development, we are excited for Alex to make a significant impact in this dynamic role.

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