James Clifford serves as the Managing Solicitor for the Children's Criminal Law Practice at the Aboriginal Legal Service, where responsibilities include managing a statewide practice since May 2017. Prior experience includes roles as a Criminal Lawyer primarily in the Children's Court and Youth Koori Court, alongside volunteer and legal assistant positions at Marrickville Legal Centre. At Laxon Lex, James worked as a Solicitor and previously as a Law Graduate in a firm focusing on criminal, employment, and anti-discrimination law. James pursued a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at The College of Law Australia and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Law from the University of Sydney.