Felicity Clarke

Felicity Clarke serves as a Senior Lawyer, Investigator, and Mediator at Modern Legal, leveraging over 20 years of experience in employment law and workplace investigations. Since joining the firm in 2020, she has provided expert legal advice, conducted comprehensive workplace investigations, and facilitated mediations and cultural reviews. Felicity's career features significant tenures at esteemed national and international law firms as well as in academia. Notably, she held the position of Director, Professional Standards & Conduct at The University of Notre Dame Australia. Her previous role as Special Counsel at Hall & Wilcox and as Of Counsel at Squire Patton Boggs enhanced her extensive expertise in labour and employment law. Felicity has a robust track record advising local, national, and international clients on issues such as restructuring, redundancies, employment termination, and compliance with confidentiality obligations. Her deep knowledge extends to regulatory investigations and defending proceedings launched by authorities such as WorkSafe and the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. Earlier in her career, at MinterEllison, Felicity honed her skills in negotiating and litigating disputes, conducting detailed workplace investigations, and facilitating safety workshops. This was complemented by her foundational experience at Clifford Chance in London. Felicity holds a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Western Australia and is an accredited mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation System. Her extensive background underscores her commitment to exemplary client service and expert legal guidance.