A lawyer who loves public speaking?
Original… I know…
“Mel is an engaging and powerful speaker who brings to the stage her wisdom on life in the law. Her easy going nature ensures the audience is relaxed and engaged. I can highly recommend Mel for her professionalism on and off stage.” - Clarissa Rayward, The Happy Family Lawyer
“Mel's energy and humour demonstrated just how passionate she is about the work she does. She provided practical insight on how to succeed professionally and her advice was applicable to guests at all stages of their legal careers.” - Legal Tech Fest Event Organiser
“We received fantastic feedback from the event attendees about how engaging she was. Mel was an absolute pleasure to work with and we would have no hesitations about inviting her back in the future.” - Law Student Society President
Lawyers Weekly Corporate Counsel Summit Opening Keynote
Legal Tech & Innovation Fest Keynote
Black Tie Gala Event MC
University Law Student Panel Q&A
Law & Business Conference Opening Keynote
2025 SPEAKER TOPICS
2025 SPEAKER TOPICS
"Confidence Is a Competency: Mindset for Modern Lawyers"
How to build the inner foundations of a thriving legal career
The unspoken mindset shifts that separate thriving lawyers from burnt-out ones
How to back yourself (especially in male-dominated rooms)
Practical tools for managing imposter syndrome, overthinking and self-doubt
Why being good isn’t enough if no one knows what you're capable of
"LinkedIn, Law and the New Legal Influencer"
Social media and employee-generated content for legal professionals who want to show up
The business case for lawyers building a public voice
How I built a legal brand from scratch — and what I’d do differently
The guardrails: professional boundaries, legal risk, and personal safety
Why in-house lawyers can lead the next wave of employer brand building
"The Quiet Power Move: How to Build Influence as an In-House Lawyer"
Redefining what seniority, visibility and impact really look like inside a business
How to earn trust across the business (without saying “it depends”)
The difference between technical skill and strategic influence
Why internal reputation matters more than your title
How to use curiosity, clarity and confidence to shape better outcomes
"No One’s Coming to Tap You on the Shoulder"
What I wish someone had told me in law school (and what I now teach every Little Sis & Bro)
The truth about how careers really unfold (hint: it’s not linear)
How to stop waiting for permission and start following the breadcrumbs of what lights you up
Practical ways to build visibility, community and career confidence from day one
What to do when you feel behind, unsure, or like you’re the only one winging it (you’re not)
Custom Content? No Problem.
Got a big vision? I’ll match it.
Short notice? We’ll make it work.
No idea where to start? I’ve got ideas.
I tailor keynotes, workshops and panel content for:
✨ Legal and tech conferences
✨ Women in law and leadership events
✨ In-house legal department offsites
✨ Professional development days for law students and early-career professionals
✨ Company-wide employee experience initiatives (yes, even non-legal teams!)
Why choose Mel to speak at your next event?
Mel brings a unique blend of expertise and energy to her presentations.
Her talks are not only informative but also engaging,
leaving the audience with actionable takeaways.
At her heart, she is a story teller with theatre kid energy.
She is committed to making a meaningful impact on your event and ensuring a memorable experience for attendees.
Mel is enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to your event’s success and is open to further discussions to tailor her participation according to your specific needs.
“Mel was everything we hoped for in a speaker at our 2022 Law Students’ Association Careers Night. She was interesting, motivating and relatable. The insight she provided about her experiences in her legal career so far resonated with the audience, even the other speakers at the event learnt something from her! ”
“Thanks so much for your presentation everyone was raving about it at the morning tea (especially all the senior practitioners who were very grateful for the many enamoured junior lawyers complimenting them as a result of your encouragement!)”