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Jodie Scanlon

Special Counsel

Sydney

+61 2 9234 4595

Jodie has extensive expertise in common law and public liability claims, with a particular focus on historical child abuse cases and child protection matters. 

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Jodie gained experience working as a plaintiff solicitor, running litigated and unlitigated claims across numerous Australian jurisdictions.

Jodie is regarded for her compassionate, consistent approach to cases. She prides herself in being thorough and well-prepared and is considered professional and approachable by both plaintiff and defendant colleagues. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Representing victim survivors called to give evidence at the Public Hearings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
  • Acting for survivors of child sexual abuse across Australia in damages claims against State and Commonwealth Government agencies, religious organisations and NGO’s.

Expertise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons), 2013, Southern Cross University
  • Bachelor of Social Science, 2009, Southern Cross University

Memberships

  • Law Society of NSW