Law Council of Australia
Marlia Saunders is a legal professional with extensive experience in intellectual property, media, and privacy law. Currently serving as a Committee Member at the Copyright Society of Australia and Deputy Chair of the Media & Communications Committee at the Law Council of Australia, Marlia is a Partner at Thomson Geer, specializing in media law. Marlia's previous roles include Senior Litigation Counsel at Nationwide News Pty Limited and Senior Associate at Ashurst, where a diverse skill set in litigation, commercial, and advisory work was developed. Additionally, Marlia has held secondments at prominent organizations such as the Australian Digital Health Agency, Telstra, and Foxtel, focusing on various legal aspects including IP, IT, marketing, and compliance. Marlia holds a combined degree in Law and Communications (Journalism) from the University of Technology Sydney.
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Law Council of Australia
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