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Anne O'Donoghue

Director & Principal Lawyer Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd

Sydney, NSW

About Anne

Anne O'Donoghue is a distinguished director and principal lawyer at Immigration Solutions Lawyers, with a remarkable career in immigration law spanning over 29 years. Recognised as one of Australia's leading immigration law experts, Anne's contributions extend internationally in both Immigration and Human Rights Law. Admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1981, New South Wales in 1987, and the High Court of Australia in 1982, her legal expertise is profound and well-acknowledged. Anne's career is marked by her foundational role in the Migration Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia, where she served as the inaugural vice president. Her contributions to the field are further reflected in her appointment to the International Law Section Executive of the LCA and her co-chair positions with the IBA’s committees on Human Rights and Immigration and Nationality Law. In 2019, she played a pivotal role in the IBA Presidential Task Force on the Refugee Crisis Initiative, for which she received the Law Society of New South Wales President’s Medal Highly Commended award. Beyond her legal practice, Anne has been instrumental as a voice on issues of modern slavery, chairing sessions at major conferences and contributing to significant publications, such as The Corporate Immigration Review and International Labour Rights guides. Her dedication to fostering international relationships for Australian immigration lawyers is evident from her involvement with the International Bar Association, where she has held numerous influential positions and facilitated critical discussions on global legal challenges. Anne's educational journey began at RMIT University, leading to a thriving career that included lecturing at respected institutions like the University of Technology Sydney. Earlier roles with prestigious firms, such as Baker & McKenzie, have fortified her experience in construction law before she dedicated her focus to immigration and human rights. Anne remains a vital figure in her field, committed to enhancing the understanding and practice of immigration law both in Australia and on the international stage.

Practice areas

Immigration Law

Resume

Experience

Vice Chair International Law Section Executive

Law Council of Australia

Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 • 11 months

Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion

Global Employment Institute

Jan 2022 - Present • 4 years 9 months

Advisory Council Member

Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 year

Past Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Committee of the IBA

International Bar Association

Jan 2021 - Present • 5 years 9 months

Member of the Working Group on Modern Slavery

International Bar Association

Jan 2021 - Present • 5 years 9 months

Member Advisory Board of the Professional Ethics Committee

International Bar Association

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 • 2 years 11 months

Co-Chair International Human Rights Committee

Law Council of Australia

Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 • 2 years

Member an Amicus Judicii

International Association of Women Judges

Nov 2019 - Present • 6 years 11 months

Presidential Taskforce Extended Session Virtual Conference

IBA

Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 • 1 year

Modern Slavery Corporate Compliance Counsel

Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd

Nov 2019 - Present • 6 years 11 months

Member Global Migration Section

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Aug 2019 - Present • 7 years 2 months

Special Counsel Human Rights and Modern Slavery

Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd

May 2019 - Present • 7 years 5 months

Co Chair Immigration and Nationality Law Committee of IBA

International Bar Association

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 • 1 year 11 months

Presidential Taskforce and Showcase Session Seoul

IBA

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019 • 1 year

Senior Vice Chair Immigration and Nationality Committee

Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 • 1 year 11 months

Special Counsel- Merits Review Tribunal Hearings and Federal Litigation

Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd

Dec 2015 - Present • 10 years 10 months

Member

American Bar Association Section of International Law

Dec 2015 - Present • 10 years 10 months

Committee Member Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee

Law Society of NSW

Dec 2015 - Present • 10 years 10 months

Joint Chair

IBA Annual Conference

Oct 2014 - Present • 12 years

Member

Union Internationale des Avocats

Aug 2014 - Present • 12 years 2 months

Member

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Mar 2014 - Present • 12 years 7 months

Chair Organizing Committee for Conference

Sydney Migration Law Conference

Aug 2013 - Feb 2014 • 6 months

Member of Executive of International Law Section

Law Council of Australia

Dec 2012 - Nov 2024 • 11 years 11 months

Member of the Immigration and Nationality Law Committee

International Bar Association

Jan 2012 - Present • 14 years 9 months

Committee Member

Migration Law Committee Law Council of Australia

Jan 2012 - Present • 14 years 9 months

Treasurer

Law Council of Australia

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 • 4 years 11 months

International Associate Member

New York State Bar Association

Nov 2011 - Present • 14 years 11 months

Member Sydney Organising Committee

Sydney Migration Law Conference

Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 • 7 months

Managing Director and WWL ranked Thought Leader

Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd

Jul 2009 - Present • 17 years 3 months

Executive Member

Immigration Lawyers’ Association of Australasia

Sep 2005 - Jan 2012 • 6 years 4 months

Inaugural Vice-President

Immigration Lawyers Association Australasia

May 2003 - Sep 2005 • 2 years 4 months

Executive member of the International Law Section (ILS)

Law Council of Australia

May 2003 - May 2004 • 1 year

Owner registered trade mark and brand

Immigration Solutions

Jul 2002 - Present • 24 years 3 months

Member of the Immigration and Nationality Law Committee

International Bar Association

Jan 2002 - Present • 24 years 9 months

Patron Member

International Bar Association

Jan 2002 - Present • 24 years 9 months

Principal Lawyer

Anne O'Donoghue & Associates

Sep 1993 - Jun 2009 • 15 years 9 months

Member of Law Council of Australia

Law Council of Australia

Sep 1993 - Present • 33 years 1 month

Solicitor Member

Law Society of NSW

Sep 1993 - Present • 33 years 1 month

Lecturer in Contract Law

University of Technology Sydney

Jan 1990 - Dec 1992 • 2 years 11 months

Lecturer in Contract Law

University of New South Wales

Jan 1988 - Dec 1989 • 1 year 11 months

Lawyer - Construction Law Division

Baker & McKenzie

Jan 1986 - Dec 1988 • 2 years 11 months

Education

University of Technology Sydney

Law

RMIT University

1975 - 1980

Law

RMIT University

1975 - 1980

Genazzano FCJ College

1964 - 1970

Awards

1970

Law Society of New South Wales President’s Medal Highly Commended

Law Society of New South Wales

2021

Australasian Lawyers-Award Most Influential Lawyer in Human Rights

Australasian Lawyers

2020

Recognised as ‘Thought Leader’, ‘Global Leader’ and ‘National Leader'

WWL

2019

WWL Thought Leaders: Corporate Immigration feature

WWL

2011

WWL: Corporate Immigration listing (2011–2022)

WWL

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Suite 1304, 87-89 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Anne O'Donoghue
Date of admission: 1987
Specialisations: Immigration Law
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 9 Jul 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Immigration Law

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