Katie Weir

Barrister

LLM, LLB, BA (1ST CLASS HONS)

BIOGRAPHY

Katie joined the ACT Bar in 2021, and practises predominantly in workplace law, discrimination, industrial relations, and commercial disputes.

Before coming to the Bar, Katie practised as a solicitor in national law firms for more than 10 years, in Canberra and Perth. Most recently, she was a Special Counsel in HWL Ebsworth Lawyers’ workplace team. Katie also has experience in commercial, administrative review, insurance and personal injury litigation, and worked as a prosecutor for the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman. Katie was awarded the 2021 ACT Bar Association’s Women’s Scholarship.

Katie is a member of the ACT and NSW Bar Associations, Women Lawyers Association ACT, and the Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association (ACT).

Katie is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as one of Canberra’s recommended employment and WHS, and insurance law barristers.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Employment & Industrial

  • Discrimination and Human Rights

  • Workplace Health and Safety

  • Commercial and Corporate

  • Personal Injury

  • Administrative