

Olivia Leonard is the Principal Lawyer at Leonard Lawyers, where she champions personal injury and employment law with strategic insight and deep compassion. Her legal career is grounded in a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Economics, and she is admitted to both the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. After honing her skills as a Senior Associate at a defendant personal injury firm, Olivia gained a nuanced understanding of insurer processes, which she now leverages to robustly advocate for her clients. Her distinguished career includes being a finalist for the prestigious 30 Under 30 Awards in Dispute Resolution and Litigation, as well as nominations for both the Women Lawyers Achievement Awards and Women in Law Awards. Olivia’s legal expertise is complemented by her genuine empathy, rooted in her upbringing in regional NSW within a hardworking blue-collar family. As the first in her family to attend university, she embodies the values of fairness and opportunity. Olivia’s commitment extends beyond the legal arena, as demonstrated by her participation in the 2025 Ironman World Championships. The discipline and resilience required in her athletic pursuits also define her legal practice. Clients benefit from her steadfast dedication and ability to see the human story behind each case, ensuring they have a committed advocate in their corner.

Principal Lawyer
Leonard Lawyers
Sep 2026 - Present • 2 months
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Director & Principal Lawyer
Leonard Blake Legal
Dec 2025 - Present • 11 months

Senior Associate
Gair Legal
Jun 2023 - Dec 2025 • 2 years 6 months
Lawyer
Mar 2021 - Jun 2023 • 2 years 3 months
Graduate Lawyer
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 • 1 year 2 months
Paralegal
Mar 2019 - Jan 2020 • 10 months

Sales Assistant
2XU
Jun 2017 - Jan 2020 • 2 years 7 months
Childcare Assistant
Jan 2015 - Mar 2019 • 4 years 2 months
Teaching Assistant
Dulwich Preparatory School Cranbrook
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 • 11 months

Retail Cashier
IGA Supermarkets
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 • 3 years 11 months

Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law, Majoring in Economics
Macquarie University

Practical Legal Training, Law
The College of Law Australia
Finalist, 30 Under 30 Awards in Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Nominated, Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
Nominated, Women in Law Awards
Last checked: 25 Sept 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW