Katie O'Brien
Graduate
Phone:
+61 (02) 8005 3077
Email:
Office
Sydney, Australia
Level 17, 20 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000
About Katie
Katie is an enthusiastic and driven member of our team. With a genuine focus on understanding each client’s unique needs, she uses her legal expertise to craft tailored strategies that deliver exceptional results. Katie’s warm and approachable demeanour helps her build meaningful relationships with clients, ensuring their best interests are always at the forefront.
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Katie focuses on assisting clients in areas of defamation, social media, creative industries, employment law, and commercial litigation. Holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Media (Public Relations and Social Media) from Macquarie University, Katie applies her legal knowledge and strong understand of the digital world to expertly navigate the unique challenges arising in these sectors.
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Prior to joining BlackBay Lawyers, Katie gained extensive experience in litigation, employment law, financial services law, and legal costs disputes flowing from various areas of law including defamation, professional negligence, commercial and contract disputes. Katie is able to confidently channel her diverse experience to deliver integrated and comprehensive solutions that address complex issues with confidence and precision.
"At BlackBay, I am dedicated to exceeding client’s expectations and continuously outperforming industry standards. I am passionate about building strong relationships to better understand each client’s needs and leveraging my unique skills to transform complex legal challenges into actionable solutions."
- Katie O'Brien, BlackBay Lawyers
Practice Focus
Katie excels in the following key areas:
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Defamation Litigation and Media Law
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Social Media, Technology, and Data Privacy
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Advertising Regulation and Advice
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Employment Disputes and Workplace Regulation
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Commercial Litigation
Experience
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Assisting in successfully negotiating costs dispute in a defamation case on behalf of a multinational technology company.
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Assist in preparing costs submissions in high profile defamation matters and handling sensitive issues of reputational risk management.
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Handling of employment and workplace disputes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and advising on employment contract disputes.
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Assisted in the resolution of professional negligence matters.
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Ensure corporate compliance with standards set by various regulatory bodies.
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