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Thank You Tricia Habjan and Simi Ahuja for Your Dedication
Thank You Tricia Habjan and Simi Ahuja for Your Dedication
17 October 2016 marks National Manager – Admin and Accounts, Tricia Habjan’s fifth year at Go To Court Lawyers and on 14 October 2016 Simi Ahuja celebrated two years at the firm. These two team members are part of Go To Court’s inspirational family of dedicated and hardworking individuals.
Tricia Habjan started with Go To Court Lawyers in the early-days of the firm and has helped shape the firm to what it is today. From helping innovate and implement Go To Court’s unique procedures to helping with the administrative set-up of multiple new Go To Court offices around the country, Tricia has made a valuable and priceless contribution to the Go To Court family.
Simi Ahuja is a Senior Associate and Hotline lawyer and is congratulated for her two years of enthusiastic service at the firm as one of Go To Court’s best performing Hotline Lawyers. In 24 months, Simi has taken over 6,000 calls and helped over 3,000 clients find a good lawyer.
Thank you both Tricia and Simi for your service and we look forward to many more years of working together.
By Michelle Makela, Partner
Laura Turner
Senior Associate
Laura Turner holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts as well as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Laura began her legal experience through volunteering with the Student Legal Service offering free advice to students, and through a clerkship in the conveyancing team of a law firm in Hobart. She also volunteered at a Prisoner Legal Service, assisting inmates to obtain parole. Laura has a strong focus on family law, criminal and traffic law, although looks to broaden her knowledge into migration and civil law.
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