
COMMITTEE
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BETH RUSSELL
President
Beth is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury (NSW) and Partner in the Liability Insurance team at Moray & Agnew, after moving to Victoria from NSW in 2019. She is also the Chair of the LIV Public Liability and Medical Negligence Committee.
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Outside of work, Beth likes to spend time with a good book, a glass of champagne and her 2 mini-sausage dogs.

SHAUNTELLE LIM
Vice President
Shauntelle is a Special Counsel in the Public Liability and Professional Indemnity team at Hall & Wilcox, acting predominantly for insurers and self- insureds, in relation to a large range of insurance products, claims and disputes.
Shauntelle spends her spare time being outdoors with her two daughters and enjoys travelling and trying out new restaurants.

NIEVA CONNELL
Secretary
Nieva is a Partner of Mills Oakley, specialising in liability insurance.
Nieva spends her spare time travelling and catching up with friends over a glass of champagne.

VICTORIA PAPPAS
Treasurer
Victoria is a Senior Associate at Kennedys. Her practice includes life and disability claims, professional indemnity, public and product liability, and regulatory disputes.
Victoria is an avid dancer and alongside dance classes & training, she spends her spare time going to the theatre, travelling, and hanging out with her partner and cat.

CLAIRE LACEY
General Committee
Claire is an Associate in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson, acting for insurers across a wide portfolio of motor, property, liability and indemnity claims.
In her spare time, Claire enjoys spending time with her partner and two pugs and having brunch with friends.
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ALICIA TAYLOR
Events Officer
Alicia is a Special Counsel in the Special Issues team at Colin Biggers & Paisley, handling sensitive and litigious matters, particularly in the religious and not for profit space.
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On the flip side, Alicia is studying visual art and experimenting with slow cooker recipes for minimum dishwashing potential.

NATALIE ELPHINSTONE
Social Media Officer
Natalie is a Technical Coach in the Complex Claims Team at Suncorp, focusing on Casualty and Specialty claims management.
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In her spare time, Natalie enjoys photography and long lunches with friends.

LYRA ANG
Memberships Officer
Lyra is a Senior Associate in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson. She specialises in professional indemnity insurance claims and coverage advice.
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On the flip side, Lyra enjoys spending time and going on adventures with her family.
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ELIF BARDAN
General Committee
Elif is a Senior Associate in the General Liability team at Lander & Rogers. She acts for both insurers and self-insured clients in defence of casualty claims.
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In her spare time, Elif enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, cooking and fishing trips with her brother.
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ANTHEA STAVRIS
General Committee
Anthea is a an Associate in the General Liability team at Wotton + Kearney. She works with a variety of corporate and insurer clients in defending public liability claims, including personal injury, property damage and product liability.
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In her spare time, Anthea enjoys travelling and exploring new restaurants with friends.