About Sherilynn

Sherilynn works with a range of public and private sector clients to provide advice and representation on a variety of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims, discrimination, disciplinary proceedings, contracts of employment and industrial relations matters.

Sherilynn is a trusted adviser to her clients, assisting clients to navigate complex workplace issues, interpret challenging industrial instruments and legislation, and produce practical and commercial solutions.

Sherilynn has extensive experience in advocating for clients in the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. She is well-versed in court processes and is a proficient negotiator with a strong track record of achieving successful outcomes for her clients.

Sherilynn’s clients have included both employees and employers, providing her with unique and valuable insight which she regularly uses to formulate strategy in an advantageous way to clients.

Experience

• Litigation
  • Assisting private and public sector clients through various stages of unfair dismissal, general protections and discrimination claims, including drafting responses, legal submissions and witness statements, appearing at conciliation conferences and mediations, and achieving successful outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation.
• Employment law advice
  • Advising private and public sector clients on a wide range of issues including bullying, redundancy, industrial instrument coverage, managing ill and injured employees, discrimination and performance management, interpretation of complex legislation and instruments.
     
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies and procedures 
• Workplace investigations
  • Assisting in investigations following complaints of workplace bullying and harassment, including providing advice on management of employees and recommended outcomes.