Mary graduated LLB in 1968, BA in 1978 and LLM 1982

After practising as a Solicitor Mary signed the Bar Roll in 1972 and practises principally in Criminal law,Family law and the AAT.

Mary practises in all areas of family law including childrens issues and child kidnapping cases. She has appeared in the High Court on issues relating to forum and jurisdiction.

In the criminal area, Mary is an experienced trial advocate, appearing in trials for rape, fraud and crimes of violence.She has appeared for intellectually disabled persons in all her areas of specialization.

In the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Mary has represented the Commonwealth in pension matters and work related claims. She has appeared in a variety of appeals before the State AAT including administrative decisions, criminal compensation and Children's Court matters.

Mary gained accreditation as a commercial mediator in 1996.