CONTACT
Level 18, St James Centre
111 Elizabeth Street
Sydney, New South Wales 2000
Tel: +61 2 9291 7100
Fax: +61 2 9221 1117
Email: jsmith@codea.com.au
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SUMMARY
Janine Smith / Carroll & O’Dea
For nearly 25 years, Janine Smith has been an attorney with Carroll & OÂ’Dea Lawyers. She primarily handles cases regarding commercial litigation and employment and workplace relations law. Accredited by the New South Wales Law Society in employment and industrial law, Ms. Smith is highly qualified to litigate in all aspects of this field. She has represented both employers and employees in the areas of administrative law, employee benefits, legal ethics and professional responsibility, libel slander and defamation, civil law and occupational safety and health.
Ms. Smith is a skilled negotiator who strives to resolve cases without litigation whenever possible. In many cases, this enables her to resolve conflict outside the courtroom in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ms. Smith’s clients regularly include individual employees, not-for-profit organizations, government agencies and representative bodies. Her experience in occupational health and safety covers both sides—representing workers in injury cases and defending businesses in investigations and prosecutions.
During a two-year leave of absence in 1995, Ms. Smith gained experience in the United Kingdom working as a locum solicitor for UK Environment Agency prosecuting environmental offenses. She also served as a locum solicitor for the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority, defending the Authority against civil claims by individuals and corporations.
Ms. Smith frequently appears before the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme, Industrial and District Courts of New South Wales, and she has represented numerous clients in specialist tribunals. Having a strong sense of compassion for those harmed by the negligent or malicious acts of others, Ms. Smith has represented victims of the “Stolen Generation” and has handled claims regarding Aboriginal deaths while in detainment.
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) from University of Sydney | - | - | |
| Master of Laws degree at the University of Sydney, specialising in Workplace Relations Law | - | - | |
| Bachelor of Laws degree from University of Sydney | - | - |
Certifications
Accredited Specialist in Employment and Industrial Law
Professional Affiliations
NSW Chapter of the Australian Labour Law Association
Women Lawyers’ Association of NSW