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WAYNE CONDON

The Principal of Condon Legal, Wayne Condon graduated from the University of Technology Sydney having been conferred with a Masters of Law, a Bachelors of Law and Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice. Since being admitted to practice as a Solicitor of the High Court of Australia in 2006, Wayne has also continued his education and has completed the training and qualified as an Independent Children Lawyer, a Nationally Accredited Mediator and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Wayne is also a registered Migration Agent and has been so since 2010, although from July 2018 lawyers will no longer need to be registered as Migration Agents but will be able to carry on our immigration work. 

Whilst Wayne was studying Law at UTS, he was also working part time as a volunteer at the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) Redfern. Once Wayne graduated and was admitted to practice as a solicitor, he was contacted by the ALS and offered a solicitors position which he eagerly accepted. During Wayne's 2 years with the ALS Wayne was appointed to the Mt Druitt Local Court. Whilst at Mt Druitt, it did not take long for Wayne to become heavily involved in a number of projects in the area, particularly relating to men's offending against women (domestic violence) as well as drug addiction. Wayne also was heavily involved in the development of a structure drop-in service for men under the auspices of Elder Teddy Hart. Wayne also invited the then Magistrates at Mt Druitt Court to take an active role, which both their Honours Magistrate McRae and Magistrate Toose did, and their contribution was a significant change factor in the attitude of how Aboriginal residents of the area viewed and interacted with the Legal Community. Wayne was also responsible for the Circle Sentence Program on behalf of the ALS, and again with both Magistrate McRae and Magistrate Toose, the Program was a great success. During Wayne's 18 month stint at Mt Druitt Court there was not a person who came for Circle sentencing who reoffended and returned to Court. Wayne was presented by the Chief Magistrate of New South Wales with a Certificate of Appreciation for his efforts at Mt Druitt, a certificate that hangs very proudly in the offices of Condon Legal, which Wayne opened in 2007 after leaving the ALS for that reason, to open his own practice.

Prior to commencing to study law in 2003 Wayne was working as Operations Director of DoCS (now known as FACS), a position he held for two years, and it was this position that Wayne decided to leave the work environment and attend University for three years full time study. 

Prior to DoCS, Wayne was working for the Commonwealth Bank in a Senior Management role in head office in Pitt Street, Sydney where Gail Kelly was the Department Director. Wayne was with the Commonwealth Bank for a period of 5 years. 

Wayne prior to the Commonwealth Bank started his financial career in Citibank in Margaret Street, Sydney. Wayne commenced with Citibank as a part-time outbound telemarketer working 20 hours per week whilst he was completing full time study at the Ryde College of Tafe to gain his Chef's ticket. During this time as an outbound telemarketer, Citibank promoted Wayne to a Team Leader and subsequently as Manager of both inbound and outbound telemarketing as well as entrusted Wayne to establish the still operating Retention Unit. In 2005 Citibank nominated Wayne for the Telstra Industry Awards and Wayne was successful in being awarded the Team Leader of the Year and as a result was placed in the National Awards along with the other state and territory winners. Wayne was awarded the National Team Leader of the Year. 

Since leaving school Wayne has always had a keen interest in Social Work and in the mid 80's he achieved a Diploma in Welfare Studies from Newcastle University and then 2 years later he went on to enroll again in Newcastle University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences.

During Wayne's time at Newcastle University, he became heavily involved in the Drug Rehabilitation area and was appointed to the board of the We Help Ourselves Fellowship when they were located in Braidwood, near Canberra. Wayne remained a board member for 2 years and was heavily involved in fundraising for the Long Term Rehabilitation Centre which operated out of an old disused Convent. Wayne also took a very pro-active role with assisting the residents completing the program and their transition back into the community. Wayne was also heavily involved in providing youth services patricianly to homeless youth, and was the Chairperson of the Newcastle Youth Accommodation Services for several years. Wayne was also involved in assisting clients with Mental Health Issues and was on a number of Community Committees.  

Wayne had the pleasure of meeting and working with the Reverend Ted Noffs from Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross, Sydney, where Wayne worked as a Shepherd of the Street under the supervision of the Reverend Bill Crews of 2GB, and the Patron of Fishes and Loafs at Ashfield. 

Wayne has also worked as a teacher at various TAFE colleges teaching Conveyancing, and Legal Practice, as well as Call Centre, and Marketing subjects.

Wayne's further qualification includes a Diploma in Call Centre Management and he was the first student to attain this award at the George Street, Sydney TAFE Campus. 

As you can see from the above, Wayne has gained some very invaluable experience in all the areas of work in which he has participated. Wayne expresses that he has been blessed to have had such a varied work history, as this has allowed him to gain knowledge and experience in a number of different areas which has enabled him to assist in the empowering of other people. Wayne takes a great deal of comfort and joy in knowing that maybe in some small way he has been able to assist a person in need to accept and overcome their position, and move forward positively into their future.  

Of more recent times Wayne has been assisting where he can people who through no fault of their own find themselves displaced from their homeland, being refugees and assisting them in their search for a safe place for them to call home. For instance, Wayne most recently assisted a Syrian refugee who was based in Moscow, but was being forced to be returned to Syria, at a time when the ISIS crisis was at a fever pitch level. This matter is a rather interesting tale and involved all sorts of negotiations, and Wayne flying to Moscow (Russia), Stockholm (Sweden), Vilnius (Lithuania), Warsaw (Poland), and Istanbul (Turkey), the end result being refugee status being granted in Poland. One of the persons assisted is now currently employed in a worldwide organisation in Geneva, and has been so since November 2015. Also of more recent time, Wayne has traveled to Lebanon and currently has a number of matters where native Lebanese/newly-displaced settlement persons from Syria are seeking assistance with regards to migration matters.

Condon Legal has a non-discriminatory policy, that is, there is no form of discrimination which is acceptable whether it be on Race, Colour, Religion, Sexuality, or any other category, which is why Condon Legal is known for the diversity of work it receives.
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Justin Chow

Justin is currently in the penultimate year of his Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University and has developed a strong interest in Criminal Law.

 

He particularly enjoyed Criminal Justice, Criminal Procedure and Evidence, and is passionate about developing his legal knowledge and understanding how the law operates in practice.

 

Justin has gained valuable practical experience through opportunities to seek leave and appear before Judges and Registrars in both the Local Court and District Court. He has also assisted with briefing both Junior and Senior Counsel in complex criminal matters. These experiences have provided Justin with valuable insight into court processes and the practical application of his legal studies.

 

Justin brings enthusiasm, determination and a strong work ethic to every matter. His commitment to developing his skills and supporting clients makes him a valued member of the Condon Legal team.

 

Outside of his legal studies, Justin enjoys serving at his local church, playing soccer and spending time gaming.

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Isabella Train

Isabella is a junior solicitor at Condon Legal, practicing primarily in care and protection and criminal law matters for both adults and children. She is committed to providing clients with practical, considered legal advice and supporting them through what can often be complex and challenging circumstances.

 

Isabella graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2025 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Science. She then completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through the College of Law before being admitted as a solicitor in September 2026. Her studies in Psychology have deepened her understanding of human behaviour, communication, and the individual circumstances that can influence people’s experiences in interacting with the legal system. This foundation complements her client-focused approach, particularly when working with vulnerable individuals and families.

 

Before joining Condon Legal, Isabella gained valuable experience at Legal Aid NSW, where she developed a strong foundation in criminal law, legal research and case preparation. This experience has strengthened her ability to approach sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy and attention to detail.

 

Isabella is dedicated to advocating for her clients, providing clear, accessible legal advice, and helping clients navigate the legal process. She is passionate about continuing to develop her expertise and contributing to positive outcomes for clients across her areas of practice.

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Michelle Nemec

Before transitioning to law, Michelle spent over 12 years in executive leadership including as a school principal in K-12 education—bringing a rare depth of insight to her practice in children’s law. She holds a Juris Doctor Law from UNSW, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law, a PhD in Educational Psychology, an MBA, and multiple additional degrees including higher degrees. Admitted to the Supreme Court and High Court of Australia in early 2025, Michelle is an active member of the Law Society of NSW.


During her legal studies, Michelle earned a place on the Dean’s List for First in Course and published research on AI automated decision-making and Robodebt in the UNSW Law Journal Student Series:

https://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/journals/UNSWLawJlStuS/2023/6.html.

Michelle has also had her legal research into unfair contract terms and Australian consumer law published in the Inhouse Counsel Law Journal.


Prior to joining Condon Legal Michelle’s practice spanned leading private and community legal centres across Sydney and regional NSW, handling complex matters such as in family law, business law, wills and estates, property disputes, conveyancing cyberfraud, migration law, land tax disputes, employment law, and education law.


A five times marathon runner, ocean swimmer, and traveller, Michelle brings the same endurance, curiosity and drive to her practice that led her to swim with humpback whales in Tonga recently.

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Bryan Wong

Bryan is currently in his second year of his Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Technology Sydney.

 

Throughout his first two years at the University, Bryan was passionate about his studies in Property and Commercial Law, Contract Law and Evidence Law. Working at Condon Legal has equipped Bryan to apply his knowledge to a more practical setting, where Bryan has also learned primarily about Care and Protection matters.

 

In his downtime, Bryan enjoys spending time at the gym and going for a swim.

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Sreejith Panicker

Sreejith Narayana Panicker was admitted to practice as a lawyer in Australia by the Supreme Court of New South Wales. He commenced his legal practice with Condon Legal in 2025.

 

Sreejith relocated to Australia from New Zealand in 2025 after successfully obtaining equalisation of his Indian legal qualifications. He is admitted to practise law in three jurisdictions: Australia, New Zealand and India.

 

Prior to relocating to Australia, Sreejith practised law in India, where he successfully had a legal practice for two years. He also brings more than eight years of international professional experience across legal consulting, franchise consulting, human resource management and administration.

 

Sreejith is fluent in English, Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil, and also has conversational proficiency in Hindi.

 

Sreejith is committed to the principle that legal assistance should be affordable, accessible and approachable for all members of the community. He adopts a client-focused approach and is committed to providing practical and effective legal solutions tailored to each client's circumstances.

 

Sreejith possesses strong foundational skills in court advocacy and presentation, legal research, legal drafting and case preparation.

 

Sreejith is passionate about assisting clients in navigating legal processes and achieving practical outcomes through diligent preparation, clear communication and client-focused legal representation in Courts.

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Samar Taleb

Samar is a Practical Legal Training (PLT) candidate at Condon Legal, where she is developing her practical legal skills across a range of matters, including care and protection, criminal law, wills and probate, and conveyancing.



With a strong interest in the legal profession, Samar approaches her work with professionalism, attention to detail and a commitment to understanding each client’s individual circumstances and objectives. She values clear communication and practical, client-focused solutions, and is committed to providing thorough and considered support to the firm’s clients.


Through her practical legal training, Samar is building on their academic foundation by applying legal knowledge in practice, assisting with legal research, drafting correspondence and documents, and supporting solicitors with the preparation and management of matters.


Samar is committed to continuing their professional development and broadening their understanding of legal practice. She enjoys working collaboratively within a team and takes pride in approaching each task with care, diligence and a willingness to learn.


Outside of her legal work, Samar enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and values a balanced, active lifestyle.