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Bernadette Melhem

Bernadette Melhem

Partner ALA Law

Penrith, NSW
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About Bernadette

Bernadette Melhem is a distinguished partner at ALA Law, contributing her expertise in family law and mediation. With a legal career spanning over two decades, she brings a wealth of experience to her clients, particularly in the areas of property settlements, children's arrangements, divorces, child support, estate planning, and care and protection. Her journey in law began after completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Bachelor of Laws at Western Sydney University in 2004, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2005. Bernadette's professional trajectory has been marked by her dedication to family law, earning her specialist accreditation in 2013 from the Law Society of New South Wales. Her role as a mediator is further reinforced by her training with AIFLAM in October 2022. Prior to her current position as a partner at ALA Law, which she assumed in September 2022, Bernadette served as a senior associate, gaining significant experience in various law firms including Watts McCray Family and Divorce Lawyers and Goldrick Farrell Mullan Solicitors. In addition to her legal roles, Bernadette has actively contributed to the Parramatta & District Regional Law Society, serving as both a committee member and secretary. Her involvement in the legal community is complemented by specialized training from National Legal Aid, further underscoring her commitment to client representation and family law advocacy. Bernadette's comprehensive legal experience and dedication to her practice make her a trusted advisor in family law matters.

Practice areas

Estate Planning
Family Law

Resume

Experience

Partner

Partner

ALA Law

Sep 2022 - Present • 4 years 1 month

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

ALA Law

Mar 2020 - Sep 2022 • 2 years 6 months

Secretary

Secretary

Parramatta & District Regional Law Society

Jan 2020 - Nov 2024 • 4 years 10 months

Committee Member

Committee Member

Parramatta & District Regional Law Society

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 • 1 year 11 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Watts McCray Family and Divorce Lawyers

Aug 2011 - Mar 2020 • 8 years 7 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Goldrick Farrell Mullan Solicitors

Jan 2005 - Jan 2011 • 6 years

Legal clerk

Legal clerk

Goldrick Farrell Mullan Solicitors

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 • 4 years

Education

Mediation Training

Mediation Training

AIFLAM

2022 - 2022

National ICL Training

National ICL Training

National Legal Aid

2019

Specialist Accreditation - Family Law

Specialist Accreditation - Family Law

Law Society of New South Wales

2013

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Western Sydney University

2005

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (B.Comm) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (B.Comm) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Western Sydney University

1999 - 2004

Contact information

Penrith, NSW

Unit 3, Level 2/9 Tindale St, Penrith, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Bernadette Melhem
Date of admission
2005
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW

Last checked: 19 Feb 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Estate Planning
    Family Law
    • Children's Law
    • Divorce and Separation
    • Parenting and Child Support
    • Property and Financial Settlement