Australian Conveyancer’s 25 amazing female practitioners

AUSTRALIAN Conveyancer today reveals the names of 25 amazing female practitioners being recognised for International Women’s Day.

The list has been put together from hundreds of nominations made by readers – and includes incredibly talented women from all corners of Australia.

This initiative aims to celebrate those who work in conveyancing, often combining the gruelling hours of running a business with additional external advocacy, and mentoring colleagues.

Their passion shines through to those who have nominated and to us, too.

While this list recognises those with decades of experience and influence, we are pleased that rising stars within conveyancing have been included – those who are shaping up to be the next generation of leaders.

Chris Gibbs – CEO of triSearch, which powers Australian Conveyancer – said: “Being able to recognise and celebrate the work of these truly talented and passionate conveyancing practitioners is really an honour for us.

“Bringing together the conveyancing community is what Australian Conveyancer is all about.

“We all know the complex, important work carried out by conveyancers more often than not goes unsung.

“That’s why it is so important for us to give credit where it’s due. It’s especially important and appropriate that we shine the spotlight on industry-driving females to coincide with International Women’s Day.

“We’ve been overwhelmed but pleased by the sheer number of nominations, as it has helped us put together list of those wonderful women we can recognise and celebrate.

“It was a venture we started last year and have expanded on for 2025 and we are certainly planning to make this an annual event.

“Thank you once again to those who nominated.”

Below are the names of those recognised listed in alphabetical order:

Ann Blannin-Ferguson – Licensed Conveyancer/owner of ABF Conveyancing, NSW
AIC NSW President Ann has been instrumental in lifting the standing of conveyancing, lobbying government, the Law Society and banks while running her own business.

Tanya Berlis, Director at Berlis Consulting and Committee Member Australian Law Management Group – ACT

A business owner with three decades of experience and influential advocacy in the property and legal industry.

Linda Cameron – Principal at Cameron Conveyancing and current Vice President of the AIC VIC

Linda has been mentoring younger colleagues for decades, ensuring the integrity of the profession.

Sue Carmody – Money Spider Conveyancing owner and President AIC NT

Sue combines her role as owner operator while supporting the small group of conveyancers in the NT as they grapple without the help of eConveyancing.

Lauren Cunningham – Head of Sales, triSearch, NSW

As a driving force within conveyancing technology – and as a White Ribbon campaigner – Lauren’s been a guiding light for more than 1,500 conveyancers.

Yanna Dascarolis – Partner at Terracon Legal, ACT

As COO, and Law Society member Yanna is a powerful figure in the general commercial and property law matters in Canberra.

Fiona Eastwood – Licensed Conveyancer and Founder of Conveyancer’s Success Academy, NSW

Fiona combines running her own successful business with regular podcasting to inspire other conveyancing professionals.

Joey Graham – Director/Senior Conveyancer at All Star Conveyancing Pty Ltd, QLD

Joey’s unique style – and 18 years’ experience in NSW and Queensland – saw her receive widespread support for inclusion on the 25 influential women in conveyancing list.
Valerie Haskins – Owner, Haskins Settlements & Conveyancing Services, WA

With 44 years in conveyancing, life AICWA member Valerie is also a lecturer delivering CPD sessions on subdivisions and settlements to Real Estate Agents.

Michelle Hendry – Practice Manager at Conveyancing Matters, AIC National Councillor and AICSA Councillor, SA

Adelaide-based AIC national president Michelle Hendry combines running a business owner with the complexities of supporting conveyancers nationally.

Helen Kent – Lowrie Kent Conveyancing, and first State President of the Tasmanian Division of the AIC

A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers, Helen’s 40 years of experience and influence has seen her act as the National Vice President of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers. 

Shakila Maclean – All Hours Conveyancing and President AIC VIC

The face of conveyancing in VIC juggles running her business, the president’s role and being a mum and a wife – and recently restructured the VIC AIC.

Denise McKay – Managing Director/Senior Registered Conveyancer at McKay Business Services. – SA

An industry stalwart who served more than 14 years on the AICSA, including three as President.

Kiani Mills – CEO at Imperiale – Conveyancing & Law Firm, QLD

With more than 15 years’ experience, Kiani is passionate about empowering business owners with her podcasts which include a diverse range of experts and influencers from outside conveyancing.

Sue Mosely – Managing Director & Licensed Conveyancer, Hunter Legal, NSW

With more than 25 years’ experience, has worked her way from paralegal to running and expanding the busy family business.

Emma Nankivell – Director – Registered Conveyancer – Nankivell Conveyancing

Emma has more than 15 years’ experience as a conveyancer, running her own business as well as volunteering with the Air Youth of Australia.

Angie Ngyuen – Proprietor Registered Conveyancer at Convey Property Settlements, SA 

From learning the property law ropes in an accountancy firm to the Office of the Registrar-General and Sympli, Angie has been a real role model.
Kim Olroyd – Principal Solicitor/Director Owner QC Law, QLD

A founding partner of QC Law, Kim has more than 20 years of experience and is passionate about helping first-time business owners.

Vicki Philipoff – Managing Director at Vicki Philipoff Settlements, WA
Apart from an unmatched knowledge of conveyancing, Vicki was one of Australia’s youngest council mayors at the age of 30.

Baylea Rose – Paralegal, Colwell Conveyancing Group, QLD

This rising star has shown the kind of care, commitment and know-how necessary to take the industry forward.

Kim Reed – Principal Owner at Sargeants, Bayside

Kim influence comes from a quarter of a century of working in conveyancing, as well as stints in banking and finance, and even real estate ventures.

Jodie Sherman – Conveyancer, Dott & Crossitt Conveyancers + Solicitors, QLD

With more than 10 years’ experience as a senior conveyancer, Jodie is also a qualified JP.
Peta Stewart – Owner, Peta Stewart, Certified Practising Conveyancer, NSW

From becoming the first qualified licenced conveyancer in the greater Riverina region aged 25, Peta’s industry influence extends to authoring inspirational business skills books.

Teresa Wise – Conveyancer, Manager at CS Legal, WA

Teresa has more than 30 years’ experience and influence as a settlements agent and licensed conveyancer.

Nadine Wismayer – Legal Director, The Real Estate Lawyer. QLD

After criss-crossing the globe, with stints at Rio Tinto and Clayton Utz, Nadine founded the Real Estate Lawyer in QLD where she is passionate about professionalism in conveyancing.