Kieran Pender

Kieran Pender is a highly experienced legal professional currently serving as Acting Legal Director and Associate Legal Director in the Democratic Freedoms Unit at the Human Rights Law Centre since November 2020. Additionally, Kieran serves as an Acting Legal Director and Honorary Senior Lecturer at ANU College of Law, teaching various legal subjects including constitutional law. Kieran has a strong freelance writing background, contributing to notable publications such as The Guardian and The New York Times since May 2010. As a Consultant Lawyer at Bradley Allen Love since May 2020, and in several leadership roles including Deputy Chair and Director at Women Onside, Kieran actively engages in initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. Kieran's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws from The Australian National University and ongoing studies towards a Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne.