As Consultant, David mentors the Goodman Law solicitors to ensure that his 37 years of experience in general commercial law, property law, business sales and purchases; corporate structuring; wills, probates and estates benefit future generation of legal professionals.

David studied at Monash University completing a Bachelor of Jurisprudence followed by a Bachelor of Laws in 1975. He commenced his working life in a Melbourne commercial law firm followed by a move to Canberra in 1978 to create Wood Fussell. In February 2011, David joined Goodman Law following the acquisition of the Canberra practice of Wood Fussell by Goodman Law.

Michelle joined Goodman Law in September 2011 to provide legal support to the Principal Director, Steven Gavagna, and the litigation solicitors. Her work includes preparing correspondence for clients and other solicitors, managing matter files, general research and preparing and filing court documents.

Michelle is undertaking a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Canberra. Michelle has a number of years of experience in the hospitality industry in a variety of roles including marketing and staff supervision.

Yolanda is a final year student at the ANU studying Bachelors of Commerce/Law. In the past, Yolanda has worked as an intern with barristers and at a large local bank in Hong Kong. She is fluent in English, Putonghua and Cantonese, and is able to read and write both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

At Goodman Law, Yolanda provides support to both the Principal Director, Steven Gavagna our Chinese clients on a large multinational matter which involves corporations, insolvency, debt recovery and property law issues. Additionally, she supports the litigation solicitors to conduct legal research, draft and lodge documents in court and matter filing

Derek is currently working as a Paralegal at Goodman Law, providing administrative support to the firm’s solicitors. His role includes drafting correspondence to clients, collating Briefs to Counsel and assisting with the firm’s filing and record keeping.

Derek is also enrolled full time at ANU, completing a combined Arts/Law degree. Derek is majoring in German and Arabic, and speaks fluent French.

Tiffany is a Paralegal at Goodman Law whilst completing a Bachelor of Laws/Arts majoring in Political Science at the ANU.

Her work at Goodman Law includes assisting the litigation solicitors with filing, drafting and other legal support.

Tiffany has a background in customer service for large organisations such as Telstra.

Miles joined Goodman Law in February 2008 as a paralegal whilst studying music at ANU. He spent two years in our Conveyancing group where he liaised with clients, agents, banks and other law firms and facilitated the exchange and settlement of contracts.

In August 2011, Miles began working with our commercial law, litigation and family law solicitors, contributing to the administration of matters and client liaison.

Joshua commenced his position at Goodman Law in December 2010. His paralegal work is on a part-time basis while he studies, completing dual degrees in Economics and Advertising & Marketing Communication at the University of Canberra.

At Goodman Law, Joshua assists our solicitors with many aspects of legal administration.