Mary worked as a Solicitor for one year before joining the Bar in 1989. Mary practices exclusively in the Family and Federal Circuit Courts, both at Dandenong, Melbourne and also at country circuit courts.

Her primary practice involves child related matters, defacto relationships and Independent Child representation. She has extensive experience in relation to children’s matters, regularly accepting briefs on behalf of Independent Childrens Lawyers. Her work as Counsel in matters involving Independent Childrens Lawyers, has given Mary a broad experience in relation to all aspects of parenting orders and child disputes.

Mary is also a qualified mediator.