Melissa Bush
Solicitor Director and Notary Public
BCom LLB(Hons) Grad Dip Leg Prac LLM FANZCN GAICD
Phone: 02 9526 3433
Email: [email protected]
A lawyer with 28 years’ experience, Melissa has worked hard to develop Shire Legal as a dynamic and innovative legal practice.
Melissa’s unique approach, solid grasp of the law, and friendly approachable manner sees Melissa achieving consistently excellent results for her clients.
Rowan Whittingham
Paralegal
Phone: 02 9526 3444
Email: [email protected]
Rowan is a final year law student a the University of Wollongong. He particularly enjoys commercial and employment law, bringing experience to the team in these areas. When not at work, Rowan is an avid Premier League enjoyer and plays soccer in the Shire.
Logan Riley
Paralegal
Phone: 02 9526 3444
Email: [email protected]
Logan is in his 4th year of a double law and commerce degree at the University of New South Wales. Logan is a former student of Sylvania High School and lifelong resident of the Sutherland Shire. He has recently been awarded a 6 month scholarship to study in London, so will be leaving us for the first half of 2025.
Karina Karamova
Paralegal
Phone: 02 9526 3444
Email: [email protected]
Karina is a fourth-year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International Studies student at the University of Wollongong. As part of the Shire Legal team, she is passionate about delivering clear, practical legal support while developing her expertise in business, property, and estates law. Fluent in Russian and with a strong customer service background, Karina brings excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills to her role. She enjoys the challenge of legal research and is eager to continue building her experience in a client-focused environment. Outside of work, Karina enjoys staying active, exploring local cafes, and spending time with family.
Claire Tubid
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 02 9526 3444
Email: [email protected]
Claire works as an Administrative Assistant to our Director, assisting with client and matter management. In her spare time, Claire enjoys cooking, adventure, travelling, fun runs, and other sports. She's been considering further studies either by taking specific units or potentially enrolling in a Master’s program related to her field.
