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GTC in Australian Law Awards
GTC in Australian Law Awards
Nick Hardy-Clements, Jordan Vincent, Daniel Shestowsky, Michelle Makela , Jack Leitner, James Stevens, Carl Patterson Finch, Sylvie Maranis, Ali Rana and Tanguy Mwilambwe attended a black-tie event at The Star Sydney on 31 August 2018 where the winners of 2018’s Australian Law Awards (ALAs) were announced.
Go To Court Lawyers was shortlisted in both the New Law Firm of the Year category and the Innovator of the Year category.
It was the 18th year of the Australian Law Awards, which recognises outstanding work in the legal profession. Over 30 awards were handed out and guests enjoyed a three-course meal and a performance by comedian Tom Gleeson.
It was a beautiful location and GTC staff had a lovely evening and would like to congratulate all the winners.
Lisa Taylor
Senior Associate and the Manager of Go To Court’s Gympie office
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws. She also holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland and in the High Court of Australia. Lisa is a Senior Associate and the Manager of Go To Court’s Gympie office. Lisa has represented clients in the Family Court, Federal Circuit Court, and Queensland’s Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts.
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