Elizabeth Devine is an employment lawyer and conflict management specialist.
Elizabeth is the Founder of Devine Law at Work, a law firm and consultancy which specialises in employment law, workplace relations and conflict management.
Elizabeth’s qualifications include a Masters of Dispute Resolution, a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts. She has been practicing law for 32 years and has specialised in all aspects of Australian employment law, workplace relations and conflict management for 27 years. She is an Accredited Specialist in Employment and Industrial Law.
Devine Law at Work provides services to employers in the public and private sectors and in a broad range of industries. Elizabeth’s approach is a holistic one, combining skills and expertise in the law, communication, systems, mediation, facilitation, conflict coaching, education and workplace investigation. These services focus on prevention and minimisation of risk, transformation of workplace issues into learning opportunities and long-term solutions and the enhancement of expertise within the workplace, including the professional development of leaders, managers and internal advisers.
Prior to founding her own firm in 2002, Elizabeth worked for the Australian Government Solicitor, in a peak employer body and in private practice.
Elizabeth is passionate about enhancing the knowledge of others about workplace law. In recognition of her significant expertise in employment law and conflict management, Elizabeth has been regularly asked to present at employment law conferences and seminars in Australia for the past 20 years. She also presents Master Classes in Australia and overseas. Elizabeth is known for her clear, energetic and approachable style.