Anne Connell brings a substantial depth of expertise to Mackenzie Mitchell Solicitors, joining as a Consultant in January 2020. With a legal career spanning over two decades, Anne was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2002 and has since devoted herself primarily to criminal defence. Her vast experience includes representing clients facing both State and Commonwealth charges across all levels of the court system, including the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts, as well as the Court of Appeal and High Court of Australia. Previously, Anne contributed as a member of the Criminal Law Section of the Queensland Law Society and served as a committee member for Queensland Young Lawyers. Adding to her credentials, she is an accredited duty lawyer for both adult and children's matters, and she frequently undertakes work under grants from Legal Aid Queensland. Before her tenure at Mackenzie Mitchell, Anne served as a Senior Associate at Burchill & Horsey Lawyers, where she spent 12 years honing her skills in criminal law. Her earlier roles as a solicitor at Volk Lawyers and Terry Fisher & Company further solidified her commitment to providing robust defence services. Anne is an alumna of Queensland University of Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws degree, equipping her with a firm foundation for her enduring legal career.
Consultant
Mackenzie Mitchell Solicitors
Jan 2020 - Present • 6 years 10 months
Senior Associate
Burchill & Horsey Lawyers
Oct 2007 - Sep 2019 • 11 years 11 months
Solicitor
Volk Lawyers
Mar 2006 - Sep 2007 • 1 year 6 months
Solicitor
Terry Fisher & Company
Aug 2003 - Mar 2006 • 2 years 7 months
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Last checked: 6 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
