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Gayle McKenzie was admitted to the legal profession in February 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained from a sixteen-year career in the medical industry prior to practising law. In addition to her legal practice, Gayle contributed to academia in 2022 as a lecturer at the University of Technology, where she taught Medicine and Law. Her broad professional background enriches her approach to legal practice, allowing her to offer advice that is both practical and grounded in a deep appreciation of the law. Gayle believes the primary role of a solicitor is to minimise conflict and deliver practical, timely solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances. In 2021, she established Sapphire Legal, a boutique firm built on the principle of providing personalised legal services. Clients choosing Gayle benefit from her commitment to treating each individual as a person first, rather than a file number, and from her ability to focus on their needs without the pressures of billable hour targets common at larger firms. This model allows for a more client-centred experience and promotes quality service. A strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, Gayle encourages the use of mediation, negotiation, arbitration and collaborative law where appropriate, aiming to resolve matters efficiently and with minimal adversarial impact.
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Principal
Sapphire Legal · Self-employed
May 2021 - Present • 5 years 6 months
Solicitor
McQiu Lawyers
Jan 2017 - May 2021 • 4 years 4 months
Legal Clerk
McQiu Lawyers
Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 • 11 months
Law Student Volunteer
Aboriginal Legal Service, Redfern
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 • 5 months
Practice Manager
Drummoyne Surgery & Skin Cancer Clinic
Dec 2004 - Sep 2016 • 11 years 9 months
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Technology, Sydney
2010 - 2016
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
