Richard Serop Aslanian is a dedicated solicitor who has been serving clients with distinction since being admitted to the NSW Supreme Court in December 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Law with Second Class Honours from Macquarie University, reflecting his solid academic foundation. At Connect Legal, Richard has played a pivotal role in achieving significant judgments, notably including the Putlands vs Royans Wagga sham contracting matter in 2017 and the Joseph Ferguson racial discrimination case in 2021. His practice primarily focuses on litigating matters involving General Protections, Unlawful Discrimination, and Sham Contracting. Regular appearances at the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Chief Industrial Magistrates Court of NSW, and the Australian Human Rights Commission highlight his extensive advocacy experience. Richard is passionately committed to fairness and equality, zealously defending employees' rights in employment and discrimination cases. Beyond his legal practice, he contributes to the community through volunteer work with a school board and local youth organisations. Richard's tenure at Connect Legal began as a paralegal in 2011, transitioning to a solicitor by January 2014, where he has since accumulated a wealth of experience. This journey signifies his growth and dedication to the legal profession. His educational background also includes studies in Politics and a brief tenure in Economics and Social Science, further enriching his understanding of the socio-political dimensions influencing legal contexts.
Solicitor
Connect Legal
Jan 2014 - Present • 12 years 10 months
Paralegal
Connect Legal
Aug 2011 - Dec 2013 • 2 years 4 months
Bachelor's Degree, Law
Macquarie University
2009 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Arts (Politics)
Macquarie University
2009
Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Social Science
University of Sydney
2008
Last checked: 25 Jun 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
