Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Carlie Morris has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Carlie worked as the Head of People & Culture Legal at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers from July 2022. Prior to that, they held the role of National People & Culture Manager at the same company from July 2019 to November 2022. Before joining Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Carlie worked as a Senior Human Resources Consultant at Shine Lawyers from April 2018 to July 2019. Carlie also had a significant tenure at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, where they served as the Head of Human Resources from January 2016 to March 2018. During this time, they played a crucial role in the business transformation of the company, leading various people initiatives and programs. Carlie also worked as the National HR Business Partner for Personal Injury Law at Slater and Gordon Lawyers from July 2014 to January 2016, where they managed a team of HR professionals and was responsible for HR operations and recruitment. Prior to their legal industry experience, Carlie worked at Qantas from 2004 to 2012, primarily in management roles related to cabin crew and flight attendance. Carlie also had a brief stint at Crown Casino from 2001 to 2004, where they held roles in table games management and marketing coordination.
Carlie Morris completed their Masters degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Swinburne University of Technology, where they studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, they attended Genazzano College, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s leading plaintiff and social justice law firm. We have built a reputation on the unwavering belief that the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it. For more than 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has had a proud history that includes the 40-hour workweek, the largest and most significant class action settlement in Australian history for the Black Saturday bushfires, protecting women and children on Manus Island and Nauru, and defending underpaid 7-Eleven employees. With over 1,100 employees across 33 offices in Australia, our staff are empathetic, genuine and tenacious. We leave no stone unturned to win a case. So far, we have helped over 500,000 Australians seek justice. Like our clients, our lawyers come from all kinds of backgrounds and have various experiences and expertise. All employees have the opportunity to participate in multiple firm-based committees, including the Women's Law Section, Indigenous, Diversity, Social Justice and Sustainability committees. The firm is committed to ensure all employees have a work-life balance, and as a result, we have developed an award-winning Health and Wellbeing Program. A career at Maurice Blackburn is like no other.