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Katalin Blond, the Managing Director, dedicates her legal practice exclusively to personal injuries law, demonstrating her extensive expertise and commitment to this field. As a recognised Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries, Katalin's contributions to her area of practice are well-regarded. Her legal career has been marked by senior management roles in prominent national law firms, but her primary focus remains on her clients, aiming to achieve optimal outcomes for their cases. Katalin has received significant recognition for her contributions, being named a finalist in the Regional Lawyer of the Year category of the Law Institute of Victoria President’s Awards in 2010 and 2012, and in the Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year at the Australian Law Awards in 2016. Her dedication and leadership in personal injuries law encompass various areas, including transport accident compensation, work injury compensation, and public liability. Katalin's client-focused approach underpins her reputation as a leader in her field.

Managing Director
Fortitude Legal
Oct 2017 - Present • 9 years 1 month

Acting National General Manager Legal
Shine Lawyers
Aug 2015 - Mar 2016 • 7 months

General Manager - Victoria, WA & Social Justice
Shine Lawyers
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 • 3 years 3 months

State Practice Group Leader - Motor Vehicle Accidents Victoria
Slater & Gordon
Aug 2012 - Nov 2012 • 3 months

Practice Group Leader
Slater & Gordon
Mar 2010 - Aug 2012 • 2 years 5 months

Practice Group Leader
Slater & Gordon
Jun 2004 - Mar 2010 • 5 years 9 months

Special Counsel
Slater & Gordon
Nov 2002 - Jun 2004 • 1 year 7 months

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Monash University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Monash University
Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year
LawyersWeekly
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services