Rod Genders is a distinguished senior lawyer and Managing Director of Genders and Partners, a renowned law firm established in 1848 in South Australia. With over four decades of dedicated practice, Rod specialises in Wills and Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts and Guardianship, and Inheritance Claims and Contested Estates. His extensive experience includes acting as counsel or consultant to more than 50 firms nationwide. Rod holds the record for the highest personal injury award in South Australia and has contributed significantly to some of the largest personal injury claims in Australia's history. As a prominent figure in the legal community, he served on the Council of the Law Society of South Australia and is a senior member of its Succession Law Committee. His leadership roles extend internationally, having been a founding member of the South Australian branch of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the founding Chair of the STEP Digital Assets Special Interest Group. Rod's commitment to legal reform is evidenced by his contributions to the NSW Law Reform Commission and his significant efforts in developing Uniform Model Legislation for digital assets upon death or incapacity. His active involvement in the Notaries Society of South Australia, the American Bar Association, and the Law Council of Australia further highlights his dedication to the advancement of legal practice both locally and internationally. An international author and speaker, Rod is dedicated to educating Australians on the importance of comprehensive estate planning through his role as Director of EstatePlanner. His legal expertise is complemented by a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, shaping his profound understanding and approach to law across generations.
Committee Member - National Elder and Succession Law Committee
Law Council of Australia
Nov 2018 - Present • 7 years 11 months
Chair
STEP-Australia Digital Assets Committee
Mar 2018 - Mar 2024 • 6 years
Chair - Digital Assets SIG
STEP – Advising Families Across Generations
Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 • 4 months
Chair
STEP Digital Assets Working Group
Jan 2013 - Jun 2017 • 4 years 5 months
Marketing and Membership Manager - STEP SA
STEP – Advising Families Across Generations
Mar 2012 - Oct 2012 • 7 months
Deputy Chair - Mental Capacity SIG
STEP – Advising Families Across Generations
Mar 2012 - Dec 2014 • 2 years 9 months
Associate Member
American Bar Association
Sep 2011 - Mar 2024 • 12 years 6 months
Council Member
STEP – Advising Families Across Generations
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 • 8 years 3 months
Director
EstatePlanner
Jan 2009 - Present • 17 years 9 months
Council Member
Law Society of South Australia
Oct 2004 - Dec 2014 • 10 years 2 months
Committee Member
Law Society of South Australia Succession Law Committee
Jan 2004 - Present • 22 years 9 months
Member
Notaries Society of South Australia
Nov 2003 - Present • 22 years 11 months
Managing Director
Genders and Partners
Jan 1986 - Present • 40 years 9 months
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of Adelaide
1982 - 1985
Holds the SA state record for the highest ever personal injury award of damages
Last checked: 15 Mar 2026 • Checked with Law Society of South Australia
