Rachael Shaw was admitted to practice in February 2010. Whilst undertaking her studies for a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts at the University of New England, Rachael was engaged as a legal researcher in Adelaide for various members of the Bar in matters in all jurisdictions including the High Court. During this time, Rachael was also retained as a Law Clerk by Iles Selley Lawyers and assisted Matthew Selley in a large complex fraud matter.
In 2003, Rachael was employed as a Paralegal Manager in a London firm of solicitors specialising in civil and criminal fraud and regulatory litigation. During the next 3 years she was responsible for developing a team of 12 Paralegals and instructing counsel in domestic and international litigation.
In 2006, Rachael was engaged by the Post Conviction Defenders Office in Nashville, Tennessee, USA where her prime responsibility was to investigate the guilt and innocence of prisoners on death row. This required complex legal research, preparation of briefs and opinions, interviewing witnesses and jurors, and liaising with those awaiting execution and their families.
Between October 2006 and September 2007, Rachael continued to develop her legal skills and knowledge whilst employed by the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Affairs in Canada. Her responsibilities included the development of policy and research of legislation for representatives of the Minister.
From November 2007 until January 2009, Rachael was employed as the Litigation Supervisor for a law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Rachael’s primary responsibility was to manage cases involving clients exposed to asbestos and lead a team of Attorneys, Paralegals and law clerks in their representation.
In February 2009, Rachael returned to Iles Selley Lawyers and completed her post graduate training. Rachael is able to bring her knowledge, skills and passion for the law gathered over many years to assist Matthew Selley and Dominic Agresta in the representation of clients in criminal and civil matters.
Rachael gives lectures at schools and universities as a representative of Amnesty International in relation to capital punishment and human rights. In addition to her strong passion for social justice, Rachael has been instrumental in setting up the first Animal Law Committee of the Law Society of South Australia and is Deputy-Chair of that committee.
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