Nicki practises in Crime and Health law with particular interest in Medical Negligence, Professional Disciplinary matters, IVF and surrogacy and public health (eg. Food Act). Nicki is also a mediator with expertise in Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). Prior to being called to the Bar Nicki has lectured in the Faculties of Law, and Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University; practised as a solicitor in a litigation-based health law practice at Corrs; and acted as a supervisor at Monash Law Clinics.
Nicki has researched and taught in criminal law, evidence law, trial preparation and advocacy, civil procedure, health law and torts at undergraduate and post-graduate level for 20 years. Nicki has a Masters degree in Bioethics from the Centre for Human Bioethics, and published a first class Honours Law thesis on the regulation of IVF in Victoria.
As a solicitor at Corrs Nicki advised and acted for patients, health care networks, medical practitioners, nurses and allied health care professionals, medical defence funds, private health insurers in matters in the Supreme Court, the Magistrates’ Court, VCAT and before the Medical Board of Victoria.
At Monash Law Clinics Nicki provided practical, resolution based advice on planning applications, residential tenancy and neighbourhood disputes, privacy issues, mental health issues, sale of goods complaints and traffic matters. Nicki is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator and is available to mediate across all areas of civil law.
Nicki has been appointed to the Board of The Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA) and is the ODR fellow at the Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI).
Click here to access Nicki’s complete CV Read Nicki's recent publication of her article ‘Derek Percy and the rules of evidence in the Coroners Court’ in the September edition of the Law Institute Journal.
Nicki read with Roisin Annesley QC, and her senior mentor is Tim North S.C.
To discuss Nicki's availability or for more information, please contact the Clerks at Greens List on +61 3 9225 7222.