COMMITTEE

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BETH RUSSELL

President

Beth is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury (NSW) and Partner in the Public Liability Insurance team at Moray & Agnew, after moving to Victoria from NSW in 2019. She manages a variety of matters including major and complex claims, litigated proceedings and unlitigated claims for insurers and self-insured clients.

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

Membership Officer

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.

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.

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.

In her spare time, Natalie enjoys photography and long lunches with friends.

LYRA ANG

General Committee

Lyra is a Senior Associate in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson. She specialises in professional indemnity insurance claims and coverage advice.

On the flip side, Lyra enjoys spending time and going on adventures with her family.

COMMITTEE: Meet the Team

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.

In her spare time, Elif enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, cooking and fishing trips with her brother.

OLIVIA CASTRISIOS

General Committee

Olivia is the Manager of the Local Government Claims team at JLT Public Sector handling public liability and professional indemnity matters for Victorian Councils.

In Olivia’s free time, she enjoys a nice glass of wine, visiting her home and family back in Tassie, hanging out with her two bulldogs and catching up with some friends.

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.

In her spare time, Anthea enjoys travelling and exploring new restaurants with friends.

MADDISON WILLIAMS

General Committee

Maddison is a Senior Associate in the Casualty team at McCabes. She has worked in the insurance space, predominately for national insurer clients, defending personal injury and property damage claims for over 5 years.

Maddison has also (semi-) recently made the move to Melbourne, and is thoroughly enjoying the jurisprudence, coffee, and beautiful sunshine.