BERCK SOLICITORS - Key Persons

Kathleen was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1982 after completing her Bachelor of Laws and Diploma of Legal Practice. She is also a solicitor of the High Court of Australia and is a Special Master in the Superior Court of California in the United States of America. Kathleen is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and a member of the Legal Aid Conferencing panel, acting as a chairperson in family dispute resolution. Over a ten year period, she also volunteered at the Women's Legal Service. Kathleen has practised extensively in Family Law since 1982. She is a highly respected family law solicitor with a reputation for her personal approach and commitment to her clients. Kathleen's academic and professional qualifications include: Bachelor of Laws (Queensland Institute of Technology) Diploma of Legal Practice Solicitor of the High Court of Australia Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland National Accredited Mediator Family Dispute Resolution Provider FLA Reg 67B Arbitrator Kathleen's other qualifications and experience include: Past member of the Southern District Committee of the Legal Aid Office (Queensland) Member of the Legal Aid Conferencing Section Member of the Family Law Practitioners Association Member of the Queensland Law Society Member of the Family Law Division of the Law Council of Australia Special Master in the Superior Court of California Independent Children's Lawyer since 1988 Volunteer for the Women's Legal Service Previous volunteer for the Youth Advocacy Service Certificate of Attainment as a Dispute Resolution Provider obtained as required by legislation in 2009 from the Australian Institute of Social Relations.