We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Kris Birch as Principal Solicitor at Hall Payne Lawyers.
Kris Birch has been representing trade unions and Australian workers since 2011. She completed her degree at Flinders University in Adelaide and commenced her career at the Independent Education Union as an Industrial Officer, where she stayed for five years before joining Hall Payne Lawyers in 2016. She is based in our Brisbane office.
Kris has a wide practice area which includes employment law, industrial relations, workplace health and safety investigations and prosecutions, regulatory prosecutions, criminal law, traffic law, domestic violence litigation, defamation, discrimination, sexual harassment, disciplinary law, and everything in between.
Kris is a strong advocate for social justice values and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fighting for justice and championing the rights of individuals. Her passion for upholding the law and her ability to navigate complex legal matters make her an invaluable asset to our firm and our clients.
She is known for not shying away from a fight and will leave no stone unturned while fearlessly advocating for our clients. Her strong advocacy skills and expertise have earned her a stellar reputation within the legal community.
Kris has also forged strong relationships with several community legal centres over the years, including the LGBTI Legal Service and the Moreton Bay Regional Community Legal Service, and is committed to promoting access to justice. She has a particular interest in providing a voice to the underdog who would otherwise be disadvantaged by an inherent power imbalance.
During her time at our firm Kris has been involved in numerous significant matters, most notably a protracted battle with the Queensland Police Service which resulted in a significant costs order being awarded in her clients' favour and the legislation related to trespassing being amended by the Queensland Parliament. Kris was also involved in the successful Oaky North good faith bargaining dispute and the Black Coal Mining Board of Inquiry, just to name a few.
Kris' appointment as Principal Solicitor is a testament to her exceptional skills, dedication, and unwavering commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We have no doubt she will continue to excel in her new role.
We invite you to learn more about Kris Birch and her impressive background by visiting her profile here.
We welcome Kris to this leadership position within the firm. Please join us in congratulating Kris on this well-deserved promotion.
