Rod Genders

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.