Marie-Clare is a distinguished expert in health, medical negligence, and personal injury litigation, with a career spanning both Australia and the UK. Her unique background as a former clinical nurse specialist in intensive care enriches her legal practice with lived medical insights.
In her role as Senior Legal Counsel at a national medical defence organisation, Marie-Clare led cross-jurisdictional teams along Australia's east coast, providing strategic advice on litigated claims, Medicare audits, coronial inquests, and disciplinary matters. Her leadership and expertise were pivotal in navigating complex legal landscapes.
As General Counsel for one of London's largest Foundation Trusts, she managed comprehensive legal services across clinical, commercial, HR, and coronial domains. Her contributions extended to advocacy, serious incident investigations. Marie-Clare sat on the hospital's ethics committee, underscoring her commitment to ethical and effective legal practice.
Marie-Clare is also a respected educator, currently lecturing at the University of Sydney’s Medical School. Her previous commitments at the University of Oxford and UTS highlight her dedication to educating the next generation of medical and legal professionals.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Marie-Clare regularly shares her insights at prestigious events, including the Obstetric Medico-Legal 2025 conference in Melbourne. She also serves on multiple boards, where her expertise continues to influence and inspire.