INSIGHTS: Employment relations principal joins Meridian team

June 17, 2014

Meridian Lawyers welcomes experienced employment practitioner Sharlene Wellard to the firm’s employment law team in the Sydney office commencing 8 July 2014.

Sharlene is a highly regarded senior practitioner with extensive experience in employment and industrial law. She provides strategic advice and advocacy in all areas of industrial law, employment, discrimination, occupational health and safety and managing workplace change.

Prior to joining Meridian, Sharlene was the senior partner of Piper Alderman’s employment law team for 3½ years and had previously worked with Australian Business Lawyers for 11 years.

Sharlene is the vice president of the Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association and the Honorary Secretary of the Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales.

In announcing this appointment, Managing Partner Paul Baker noted, “Sharlene’s complementary client base, her deep understanding of her clients’ businesses and appreciation of the value of strong client relationships makes her a great addition to our team”.

For further information, please contact Paul Baker, Managing Principal, Meridian Lawyers on tel: 02 9018 9911.