Kate FitzSimons

Kate FitzSimons is the Senior Employment Lawyer and Employee Relations Consultant at Sydney Legal Consulting. With a comprehensive background in both Australia and the US, Kate brings a wealth of expertise in employment law and ER consulting, particularly through her experience at a leading investment bank. Her practice is distinguished by her broad involvement in employment law matters, commencing with her work on discrimination and human rights issues within government and intergovernmental organisations. Kate's career has spanned advising on employment and immigration law at an international law firm in Sydney and serving in-house roles in both the US and Australia. Known for her pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, she excels in advising clients on legal challenges and ER issues, particularly those involving restructuring, performance management, and conduct concerns. Her commercial and practical advice aims to alleviate the stresses associated with workplace issues for both employers and employees. Kate is duly admitted as a Solicitor in New South Wales and an Attorney in New York State, enhancing her ability to advise on matters with a dual jurisdictional perspective.