@emmamai
Barrister, solo mum, mental health advocate, change maker.
My contact details & areas of practice
My contact details & areas of practice
Emma Fitzgerald is a barrister with a broad practice encompassing personal injury, insurance, consumer law, abuse law, guardianship, wills and probate, family law, and domestic violence. With a background in both government and private practice, Emma has extensive experience in defendant insurance litigation and previously led the Financial Abuse Prevention team at a Queensland community legal service. Since joining the Bar in 2021, she has represented clients in both State and Federal Courts. Emma is a passionate mental health advocate and warmly welcomes discussions with colleagues and clients alike.
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My practice areas include personal injuries and insurance, equity and succession. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Lawyers Weekly - How Emma Fitzgerald went from being homeless to the bar table
Lawyers Weekly - How Emma Fitzgerald went from being homeless to the bar table
Lawyers Weekly - Resilience key to finding a place in the profession
Lawyers Weekly - Resilience key to finding a place in the profession
For one new barrister, chasing the idea of success led to significant financial stress, unsupportive work environments and a poor mental health diagnosis. In an honest conversation with Protégé, she shares with new lawyers the terrible experiences that she had while building her career and the resilience that saw her through it.
Podcast Episode - the reality behind preparing for life as a barrister
Podcast Episode - the reality behind preparing for life as a barrister
Making the decision to join the bar is adventurous and exciting on paper but in theory it’s a lot of major financial decisions, stressful exams and strong support networks. In this episode, a new
The Lawyering Podcast
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The Lawyering Podcast
Podcast · Emma Fitzgerald · The Lawyering Podcast by Emma Fitzgerald, director of Lawyering Space is an inquisitive podcast dedicated to Lawyers. Its aim is twofold: to inspire lawyers and law firms alike, and to celebrate the good and stimulate change for the better of the profession. Emma has wanted to be a lawyer since she was just 12 years old. 20 years later, does the career of law live up to the dream? What does it take? And what could the profession be doing better: for us as stressed out, time-poor lawyers, and those in the community that rely on us to ensure the adequacy of the rule of law and access to the legal system. Emma shares some of her own stories and experiences as both lawyer, and consumer of legal services, with honesty and vulnerability. She chats to some interesting and inspiring lawyers and other professionals that can assist us to be the best, and healthiest, profession possible.
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