Lucy Daniel

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lucy@nicholeslaw.com.au

Qualifications

LLB (Hons) /BA (University of Melbourne)

Background

Lucy began working as a paralegal with Nicholes Family Lawyers in 2006 while completing her university studies, and completed her Articles with Nicholes after graduating in 2009. Lucy's particular interest is in complex children's cases, including child abduction and special medical procedure matters.

Having graduated with first class honours, Lucy brings strong research and writing skills to NFL's file and pro bono work. Lucy also enjoys working on tasks relating to professional development and policy reform, such as editing the Nicholes Newsletter and contributing to journal articles.

Lucy’s interest in law is rooted in her passion for social justice, which she also pursues by volunteering with various organisations and a community legal centre.

Relevant experience

Lucy's previous positions include:

Program Coordinator of 5th World Congress on Family Law and Children's Rights
Victorian Policy Coordinator of United Nations Youth Association
National Health and Social Policy Director of United Nations Youth Association
Australian representative at The Hague International Model United Nations

Papers/Presentations

'Poor parenting or poor decision-making? Examining the high rate of removal of children with intellectually disabled parents' delivered to Law Students' Social Justice Conference, October 2008.
'2006 Amendment to Australia's Family Law Act: a policy critique' to appear in the Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law in 2009.
'New law: de facto financial matters' (2009) 42 Young Lawyers Journal 13.
'Keeping up appearances: questioning the use of cosmetic genital surgery on children with Disorders of Sexual Development' presented at the 5th World Congress on Family Law and Children's Rights, Halifax Canada, August 2009

Professional memberships

Law Institute Victoria - Young Lawyers
Young Lawyers Journal Editorial Committee