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Michael Pickering is the Managing Principal and Director at De Marco Lawyers in Glenroy, where he plays a central role in overseeing day-to-day operations and guiding the firm’s legal services. Drawing on his wide-ranging experience across multiple areas of law, Michael provides clients with clear and practical advice tailored to their unique circumstances. His approach emphasises building strong, trust-based relationships with clients and ensuring that legal matters are addressed with efficiency and professionalism. Michael’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of legal fields, including administrative law, building and construction, civil litigation, commercial law, conveyancing and real property, criminal law, employment and industrial law, equity and trusts, family violence and statutory offences, insurance, leasing law, general litigation, planning and local government, taxation, and wills and estates. Under his leadership, De Marco Lawyers is committed to delivering high-quality legal support aligned with the needs of individuals and businesses.
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Managing Principal
De Marco Lawyers
Nov 2018 - Present • 8 years
Chairman of The Board of Directors
Cruise Retirement Pty. Ltd and Cruise Retirement-USA,LLC
Dec 2017 - Present • 8 years 11 months
Company Secretary
Cruise Retirement Pty Ltd and Cruise Retirement-USA,LLC
May 2017 - Present • 9 years 6 months
Consulting Principal
Judicate Lawyers
Sep 2016 - Nov 2018 • 2 years 2 months
Chief Legal Officer
Cruise Retirement Pty. Ltd and Cruise Retirement-USA,LLC
Feb 2013 - Present • 13 years 9 months
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Australian Institute of Management
2021 - 2023
Master of Arts - MA, Political Science, International Relations and National Security Studies
University of Melbourne
2007 - 2010
Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law
Victoria University
2003 - 2006
Diploma of Building Design and Drafting
RMIT University
1998 - 2003
Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Building & Construction), Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
RMIT University
1995 - 1998
Advanced Certificate in Building Construction, Building Construction Technology
RMIT University
1994 - 1996
Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Law
Harvard Law School
1989 - 1989
Master of Laws - LLM, Commercial Law
Monash University
1980 - 1983
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History and Political Science
University of Melbourne
1973 - 1977
Bachelor of Laws with Honours, Law
University of Melbourne
1973 - 1978
Higher School Certificate
Brighton Grammar School
1959 - 1973
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services
