Clarissa Follan
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Clarissa Follan

Clarissa Follan

Solicitor, Accredited Specialist (business) Our Lawyers

location
Mittagong, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 487..

About Clarissa

Clarissa Follan is a dedicated solicitor with a robust background in business law. Admitted to practice in both the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia in 2019, she combines academic excellence with practical expertise. Clarissa holds a Bachelor of Laws from CQUniversity and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong, alongside a Master of Laws from the University of New England. Her strong foundation is further supported by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Certificate in Legal Business Skills from the College of Law. Currently serving as a lawyer at OUR LAWYERS in Picton and Mittagong, Clarissa focuses on dispute resolution, including litigation and debt recovery, in addition to employment and commercial law. Her strategic approach and emphasis on clear, effective client communication have made her a valuable asset in achieving positive outcomes. Her previous experience at Access Law Group saw her rise from a law clerk to an associate lawyer, where she honed her legal research, negotiation, and case management skills. Clarissa's leadership and business acumen are evidenced by a Statement of Attainment in Leading Teams from TAFE NSW and her active involvement in several professional organisations, including the Law Society of New South Wales and the Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales. Her commitment to professional excellence has been recognised through several awards, including being a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 and various Women in Law Awards. Her career is characterised by a commitment to client service, legal innovation, and the pursuit of justice, all underpinned by a strong dedication to the legal profession and community engagement.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Resume

Experience

Lawyer
Lawyer
OUR LAWYERS
Mar 2023 - Present · 3 years
Associate Lawyer
Associate Lawyer
Access Law Group (Wollongong, Camden, & Sydney)
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 years
Solicitor
Solicitor
Access Law Group (Wollongong, Camden, & Sydney)
Sep 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 year 6 months
Law Clerk (Business and Commercial Team)
Law Clerk (Business and Commercial Team)
Access Law Group (Wollongong, Camden, & Sydney)
Nov 2018 - Sep 2019 · 10 months
Personal Assistant
Personal Assistant
Mar 2016 - Nov 2018 · 2 years 8 months

Education

Master of Laws - LLM
Master of Laws - LLM
University of New England (AU)
2021 - 2023
Statement of Attainment, Leading Teams
Statement of Attainment, Leading Teams
TAFE NSW
2020
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
2019
Certificate of Legal Business Skills
Certificate of Legal Business Skills
The College of Law Australia
2019
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
CQUniversity
2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
University of Wollongong
2011

Awards

2024
Finalist 30 Under 30 (Commercial Law)
Lawyers Weekly
2023
CQUniversity 2023 Alumnus of the Year for Early Career Achievement
CQUniversity
2023
Finalist Rising Star of the Year
NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
2023
Finalist Regional Lawyer of the Year
NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
2021
Finalist Rising Star of the Year – SME Law
Women in Law Awards (Lawyers Weekly)
2021
30 under 30 – Finalist Commercial Lawyer
Lawyers Weekly

Contact Information

Mittagong, NSW

Location87 Main Street, Mittagong, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 487..

Practice Certificate

Name
Clarissa Follan
Date of Admission
2019
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW
CheckLast checked: 26 Mar 2026
Checked with the Law Society of NSW