Tanya Donald

Tanya Donald is an experienced Associate lawyer admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia. Her journey in the legal field began with her role as a Clerk in family law Chambers, providing her with a robust foundation in family law matters. Motivated by a desire to support families during separation, Tanya pursued her law degree while raising four young children, equipping her with both professional expertise and personal resilience. Following her admission, Tanya specialised in family law and wills and estate law, areas often interconnected, allowing her to offer nuanced advice tailored to her clients' unique situations. Her approach is client and outcome-focused, characterised by an empathetic nature that ensures clients feel understood and supported throughout their legal journey. Tanya's career includes her current role as an Associate at Shorter Legal, building on her previous experience as a Solicitor at Bambrick Legal and her formative years as a Volunteer Law Clerk at Steven M Clark Lawyers. Her early career involved dedicated service as a Clerk at Campbell Chambers, and she gained broader administrative skills at Mondello Farms Pty Ltd. A graduate of Charles Darwin University with a Bachelor of Laws, Tanya also holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. Her commitment to legal practice is further demonstrated by her expertise in property settlements, parenting disputes, divorce applications, intervention orders, wills, and estate administration. When not in the office, Tanya enjoys cheering on her children at local football matches and dance concerts or tending to her veggie patch.