Sheena Kearsey – Senior Office Manager
Sheena brings to the management of Burke Elphick & Mead™ almost 20 years’ experience in the banking industry.
Sheena ensures that our practice continues to grow and operate efficiently. She understands that an efficient practice is in the best position to deliver high quality and cost effective legal services.
Sheena’s goal is to ensure that the lawyers at Burke Elphick & Mead™ are able to concentrate on their clients’ problems and develop their legal skills by having an efficiently operating office supporting them. This is a job that she does extremely well.
Sheena combines the management of our growing practice with the very busy task of mum to three young children.
Email. skearsey@bemlaw.com.au
Karly Dowsett – Legal Secretary & Justice of the Peace
Diploma – Legal Secretarial
Karly is our senior administrative assistant and provides assistance to Merridy and Ashley in all of our Family Law matters.
Karly’s dedication and professionalism make her an essential part of our Family Law practice. Karly and Merridy have been working together for six years and our clients and colleagues know them to be an efficient and organised team.
Email. kdowsett@bemlaw.com.au
Janette Curan – Personal Assistant to Emma Mead
Janette is the personal assistant to Emma Mead and assists her in all areas of her practice. Her years of experience and professionalism enable her to relate to all people in a helpful, effective and understanding manner. Her exceptional organisational skills have proven to be invaluable.
Email. jcuran@bemlaw.com.au
Katie Whitall – Legal Secretary
Katie has worked in legal firms for over five years. She initially worked in private practice dealing in criminal and civil matters. Prior to making the move to Burke Elphick & Mead™ she worked at the Newcastle Office of Legal Aid.
Katie is Nick Pidcock’s personal assistant and has a working knowledge of all his files. They are an exceptional team, ensuring that all of Nick’s clients receive friendly, efficient and professional legal services.
Email. kwhitall@bemlaw.com.au
Abby Warren – Legal Secretary
Abby is the file manager for the Criminal Law team. She is involved in and has personal knowledge of each matter in the practice.
Due to the nature of their work, our criminal lawyers are often in court and away from the office. During these times, Abby is available at the office to field your calls and assist with your inquiries.
Although she is new to the Legal profession Abby has worked in administration for over 6 years including a year in London. Abby has quickly made herself an irreplaceable part of the Burke Elphick & Mead™ Criminal Law Team.
Email. awarren@bemlaw.com.au
Lucas Amery – Legal Word Processor
Lucas has worked as a legal word processor for 4 years. His proficiency and knowledge of computers combined with his speed and accuracy on the keyboard ensure all work is completed without delay. He is an integral member of our team.
Email. lamery@bemlaw.com.au
