About Anna
Anna Wynne is a dedicated family lawyer, mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and collaborative coach based in Canberra, extending her support to families across Australia. With a focus on navigating separations in a manner that safeguards wellbeing and reduces conflict, Anna ensures that children remain at the centre of every decision.
With over a decade of experience in private practice, community legal centres, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Anna has also served as an Independent Children's Lawyer. This varied experience underpins her commitment to a respectful, forward-focused, and genuinely supportive legal process.
Her method is rooted in calm, structured dispute resolution. Anna provides clarity, helping clients understand their options; care, with a trauma-informed approach; and confidence, through practical guidance. She values collaboration to keep communication open and minimise the need for court, prioritising children's needs above all.
Anna's expertise covers complex parenting matters, property settlements, and high-conflict situations. She adopts a holistic, heart-centred approach, recognising that legal issues are just one part of family change. By helping families move forward without escalating conflict, she strives to avoid costly and emotionally draining court proceedings.
In addition to working directly with families, Anna trains mediators, lawyers, and collaborative professionals and speaks at legal education events nationwide. Her commitment to professional development is evident as an award-winning practitioner recognised by Mumpreneur and as a Mediator of the Year finalist.
Anna holds a Masters in Family Dispute Resolution from The College of Law Australia, a Graduate Diploma in Law from the Australian National University, and a Bachelor of Arts/Law from Deakin University. Her roles have spanned from solicitor positions at notable law firms to managerial roles in women's legal services, further enhancing her breadth of insight and experience.
