Meet SA Woman Member, Melanie Bird.
Business: LRB Legal
Job Role: Director
Tell us a bit about you:
Melanie is a commercially minded lawyer and is passionate about obtaining a swift, sensible resolution for her clients and maintaining and nurturing her client relationships which are very important to her.
Melanie commenced her career with a national firm in 2003, with a focus on general litigation and debt recovery. In a career that has spanned well over 20 years, Melanie has worked in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane. Her move from Melbourne to Brisbane saw her take the lead to set up and grow a new office. During her time in Melbourne and Brisbane she also made some fantastic connections that she continues today.
Moving back to Adelaide in 2008, she worked for a well-regarded Adelaide firm, becoming a partner there in 2012. She later took on a role with another reputable Adelaide firm asSpecial Counsel.
In 2021, following the sad passing of Daniel Roach, Melanie became sole director and manager of the firm and is dedicated to ensuring excellent legal service to clients and continuedcommunity involvement by the LRB team.
Her early practise in debt recovery expanded to cover insolvency, banking and finance, property law, and general commercial litigation. She also has a host of experience in willsand estate litigation, and employment law – running several unfair dismissal, redundancy, and harassment cases for employers and employees.
When she is not at work, she is busy as a single mother with her little boy and two dogs.
Tell us a bit about your business:
LRB Legal is driven to getting the best outcomes for you. Our lawyers are approachable and bring the right balance of objectivity, professionalism and genuine commitment to helping you navigate the legal landscape.
Whether you need to create a shareholder agreement or employment contracts, or facing an unexpected issue, we can provide guidance and representation in a supportive and non-judgemental way, making sure you know where you stand at every stage.
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Let’s get to know you a little more:
What has been a lesson you learnt in your career or business that has stayed with you?
Do not burn any bridges with anyone – you never know when you will need those people or need their assistance and guidance !
What is your favourite place in South Australia to visit?
The Riverland!
Why is being part of SA Woman important to you?
For the wonderful connections and networking and meeting like minded business people.
What is a quote or mantra you live by?
If it is not going to matter in 5 years, don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it.
What region of South Australia are you in?:
Fleurieu Peninsula