Marial Lewis
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Marial Lewis

Marial Lewis

Principal Lawyer Crossover Law Group

location
Barangaroo, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 2 79..

About Marial

Marial Lewis is the esteemed founder and Principal Lawyer of Crossover Law Group, recognised as one of Australia's leading migration legal professionals. An accomplished solicitor admitted in New South Wales, she stands among the few accredited specialists in Immigration Law by the NSW Law Society. Marial's expertise extends beyond her practice, as she serves as a lecturer at the University of New South Wales, educating future legal practitioners in migration law. Her accomplishments have repeatedly earned her a place on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list and recognition in the Most Influential Leading Lawyers in Australia. Marial's impressive repertoire of accolades includes being twice awarded the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award and receiving the Young Migration Lawyer of the Year title from the Law Council of Australia. Her scholarly contributions have also been acknowledged internationally, where she has been recognised as a rising star in corporate migration and ESG. With a strong academic foundation, Marial holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW, complemented by a Master of Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Her career is marked by over ten years of dedicated service in the legal field, beginning as a partner at a boutique immigration law firm before founding her own practice. Marial's vast experience encompasses successful representation in complex cases across various courts, from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to the High Court of Australia. Her clientele includes start-ups, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, reflecting her comprehensive understanding of corporate migration and visa processes. Additionally, Marial's contributions to the legal community are underscored by her roles on multiple committees, including those of the International Bar Association and the NSW Law Society.

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

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Resume

Experience

Board Member
Board Member
Freedom for Humanity
Jul 2025 - Present · 8 months
Lecturer Teaching Fellow
Lecturer Teaching Fellow
UNSW
Sep 2021 - Present · 4 years 6 months
Lecturer/Casual Academic
Lecturer/Casual Academic
Western Sydney University
May 2021 - Present · 4 years 10 months
Principal Solicitor/Founder
Principal Solicitor/Founder
Crossover Law Group
Apr 2021 - Present · 4 years 11 months
Partner
Partner
Teleo Immigration Lawyers
Oct 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 years 6 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Teleo Immigration Lawyers
Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 · 9 months
Associate
Associate
Teleo Immigration Lawyers
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 · 5 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Teleo Immigration Lawyers
Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 · 1 year 11 months
Law Graduate
Law Graduate
Teleo Immigration Lawyers
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015 · 5 months
Intern Paralegal
Intern Paralegal
Kingsford Legal Centre
Jul 2014 - Nov 2014 · 4 months
Paralegal
Paralegal
Bannister Law
Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 · 6 months
Group Leader
Group Leader
UNSW- Student Equity and Disability Unit
Feb 2013 - Present · 13 years 1 month
Paralegal
Paralegal
Salvos Legal
May 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 years 6 months
Multilingual Parenting Program Facilitator, Project Support Officer
Multilingual Parenting Program Facilitator, Project Support Officer
Immigrants Community Centre
Jan 2012 - Jul 2012 · 6 months
Paralegal
Paralegal
Teleo Immigration Lawyers
Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 · 11 months
Court Assistant
Court Assistant
Downing Centre- Local Court
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 year 5 months
Multilingual Interviewer
Multilingual Interviewer
McNair Ingenuity Research
May 2010 - Dec 2014 · 4 years 7 months

Education

Master of Legal Practice (Distinction)
Master of Legal Practice (Distinction)
The Australian National University
1970
GDLP, Law
GDLP, Law
The Australian National University
1970
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Rights Law in Practice
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Rights Law in Practice
Columbia University
1970
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/ Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
UNSW
1970
Certificate IV in HR
Certificate IV in HR
Australian HR Institute
2018 - 2019

Contact Information

Barangaroo, NSW

LocationBarangaroo, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 2 79..

Practice Certificate

Name
Marial Lewis
Date of Admission
2015
Specialisations
Immigration Law
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW
CheckLast checked: 11 Mar 2026
Checked with the Law Society of NSW

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