Law Council of Australia
Natalie Cooper is a Senior Policy Lawyer at the Law Council of Australia, specializing in access to justice, family law, and administrative law since January 2022. In this role, Natalie prepares policy submissions and supports various committees focused on justice issues. Prior to this position, Natalie served as a Policy Lawyer, Research Officer, and Legal Officer at the Attorney-General's Department, where responsibilities included advising on Family Law Act reforms and supporting public inquiries related to family law matters. Additional experience includes a position as Program Officer assisting with the COVID-19 emergency response at Services Australia and roles in legal assistance and internships at various law firms and organizations. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public and Social Policy at Macquarie University.
Law Council of Australia
The Law Council of Australia represents more than 90,000 Australian legal professionals through its constituent member bar associations, law societies and Law Firms Australia, on national issues, and promotes the administration of justice, access to justice and general improvement of the law. The Law Council also represents the Australian legal profession overseas, and maintains close relationships with legal professional bodies throughout the world. Individual membership is available to the Law Council’s specialist Sections, including Business Law, Family Law, Federal Litigation and Dispute Resolution, International Law and Legal Practice. Legal professionals are encouraged to join a Law Council Section today to: • build a network of professional contacts in your field of practice; • be part of a strong national voice on topical legal issues; • free subscriptions to Law Council publications; • professional development opportunities; and • exclusive corporate and multiple membership discounts. Apply for membership today: https://www.lawcouncil.au/membership