Slater and Gordon announces 2025 Promotions

Slater and Gordon has announced that is has promoted 73 lawyers and support staff across its practice areas and its offices around Australia.

Slater and Gordon CEO Dina Tutungi said the promotions highlight the depth of talent across the firm.

“These promotions in our growing firm are recognition of our people’s dedication to our clients and to expanding access to justice across the country,” Ms Tutungi said.

“Each of these professionals has demonstrated their unwavering commitment to their craft and are formidable advocates for those who need us most. The promotions list also reflects the great diversity of our people, who bring with them a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.”

“At Slater and Gordon, we pride ourselves on nurturing the growth of our people and championing their careers so they can continue to make a meaningful impact for our clients, their colleagues, and the broader community.”

Cindy Bors has been promoted to Practice Group Leader in Class Actions, and Jo Burns, Julia Cotton and Nimna Rupasinghe have been promoted to Senior Practice Leader, Work and Road Claims. Laurie Plunkett has been promoted to Senior Legal Counsel.

Nine lawyers have been promoted to Senior Associate:

• Cassandre Hubert, Medical Law
• Deema Dermelkonian, Abuse Law
• Emma Bussoletti, Work and Road Claims
• Hannah Murray, Asbestos and Dust Disease
• Kate Taylor, Class Actions
• Laura Nigro, Class Actions
• Marc Temminghoff, Workers Compensation
• Rachael Richie, Medical Law
• Ruby Haynes, Class Actions

Erin Germantis has been promoted to Professional Standards Lawyer.

Ellen Sparks has been promoted to National Operations Manager, Lauren Batey has been promoted to Support Team Leader, Lucy Tucker has been promoted to Operations Advisor, and Hilary Briggs has been promoted to Managing Clerk.

Anastasia Sweeney, Tara Lancaster, Cassandra Tudorov, and Rachel Martin have been promoted to Senior Legal Assistant.