Kathryn Peterson

Kathryn Peterson

Former contributor to Practical Guidance Employment. Partner, formerly, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Modules:

Areas of expertise:

Employment law and occupational health & safety

Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Economics (Honours, University Medal), University of Sydney 2004
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of Sydney 2006
  • Master of Laws (Labour Law and Corporate Law) (Distinction), London School of Economics 2008
  • Solicitor, Supreme Court of New South Wales 2006

Biography:

Kathryn has worked in workplace relations law since 2006 and joined the Corrs Chambers Westgarth Workplace Relations group in 2008, following a break from practice in employment law to obtain her Master of Laws as a Menzies Scholar in the United Kingdom. Kathryn has been involved in providing advice on a number of aspects of workplace relations law including all aspects of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), industrial strategy and collective bargaining, contract and executive employment matters, and discrimination and workplace diversity. Kathryn works with clients across a range of industries, including non-profit community organisations, mining, telecommunications, and contract services.