Leanne Colman

Leanne Colman is the Principal Lawyer at Leanne Colman Solicitor, a law firm she established in 2019. Leanne holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics and International Relations as well as Theatre, Film and Performance Studies, from UNSW, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology, Sydney. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2010 and has a rich history of legal experience across various domains. Leanne’s career began at the Australian Taxation Office, where she managed complex litigation matters on tax, debt, and commercial issues. Her work involved appearances in both State and Federal Courts, the crafting of legal documents, and leading a team of staff on outsourced debt matters. Following this, she gained international experience as a Foreign Legal Consultant in New York, dealing with corporate, international finance, and real estate matters. Her practice has since expanded to include significant roles in the public sector. As a Senior Policy Officer at the Department of Finance, she administered the Lands Acquisition Act 1989 and developed procurement strategies. Her tenure at Services Australia saw her contributing to the resolution of notifiable data breaches. At the Attorney General’s Department, she was involved in the statutory review of the Personal Property Securities Act, providing recommendations to the government. Leanne has also worked on high-profile matters during the Royal Banking and Financial Services Commission. Leanne’s expertise is underscored by her registration as a Sole Practitioner with the Law Society of NSW and a Diploma of Procurement and Contracting. Her legal acumen is complemented by her skills in legislative interpretation, privacy law, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering quality outcomes in complex, deadline-driven environments.