Sheri Carolan

Principal Lawyer Kate Williams Medical Law Specialists

Sydney, NSW

About Sheri

Sheri Carolan is a Principal Lawyer with over 12 years of experience in medical and professional negligence matters, as well as workers compensation claims. She was admitted to the NSW Supreme Court in 2009 and achieved the status of Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law in Plaintiff Medical Negligence by 2016. Sheri's expertise and dedication were recognised in 2017 when she received the prestigious NSW Young Business Executive award at the NSW Business Chamber Awards. Sheri's career has included roles as an Associate at Slater & Gordon Lawyers until May 2018 and a Principal Lawyer at Gordon Legal until September 2020. In October 2020, she joined Kate Williams Medical Law Partnership, contributing to the team's rapid success, culminating in the firm's appointment as a Doyle’s Recommended NSW Plaintiff Medical Negligence Firm within 18 months of its inception. Her accomplishments were further acknowledged in 2024 when she was listed in the Doyles Guides as a Recommended Medical Negligence Lawyer for plaintiffs in NSW. Sheri's areas of practice include a wide array of medical negligence claims ranging from emergency department and GP misdiagnosis to surgical complications and psychiatric claims. Her compassionate and straightforward approach is especially valued by her clients, and she maintains a strong interest in rural health, drawing from her background in country NSW. Sheri is admitted to the High Court of Australia and is an active member of the NSW Law Society.

Practice areas

Personal Injury

Awards

1970

Doyle’s Recommended NSW Plaintiff Medical Negligence Firm (team appointment)

Doyle’s

2024

Listed as ‘Recommended’ Medical Negligence Lawyer (Plaintiff) in NSW

Doyles Guides

2017

NSW Young Business Executive (state-wide) - 2017

NSW Business Chamber Awards

2016

Accredited Specialist Personal Injury – Plaintiff Medical Negligence

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Suite 9, Level 3, 154 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Sheri Carolan
Date of admission: 2009
Specialisations: Personal Injury
Certification type: Employee of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 10 Jul 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Employment Law

Workers Compensation

Personal Injury