Elise's diverse career trajectory exemplifies her dedication and adaptability, attributes that have become the foundation of her successful legal practice. Beginning her professional journey in the Commonwealth public service, Elise took a career hiatus to focus on her family. Her return to the workforce saw her excel in administration and finance within the mining and resources sectors, eventually leading to the establishment of her own bookkeeping business. Serving a range of clients, from small exploration companies to publicly listed entities, she honed her financial acumen while managing her own enterprise. This experience laid the groundwork for her legal studies, culminating in a Bachelor of Laws pursued full-time, whilst successfully navigating the challenges of single parenthood. With her degree in hand, Elise committed herself to service, volunteering with JusticeNet and the Women's Legal Service. These roles offered her a breadth of experience across multiple areas of legal practice before she joined a boutique firm. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to community welfare drove Elise to establish her own firm, Thomson & Associates, in October 2018. Focused on family law and wills and estate matters, her firm is dedicated to providing affordable and efficient legal services. Her extensive background in finance continues to enhance her ability to manage complex transactions with precision and insight. Elise is a proactive member of her professional community, affiliated with the Law Society of South Australia, the Women's Lawyer's Association, and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Her leadership extends to active participation in the Human Rights and Access to Justice Committees within the Law Society of South Australia. Outside of her professional commitments, Elise pursues her passion for scuba diving. As a PADI Master Scuba Diver and PADI Dive Master, she enjoys both local and international travel, savouring the underwater worlds as part of her journey.
Barrister & Solicitor
Thomson and Associates
Jun 2018 - Present • 8 years 5 months
Solicitor
T Legal Lawyers
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 • 2 years 1 month
Consultant
Thomson Consulting
Mar 2014 - Present • 12 years 8 months
Director
Mimaja Pty Ltd
Feb 2014 - Aug 2015 • 1 year 6 months
Director
PenOre Holdings Pty Ltd
Feb 2014 - Present • 12 years 9 months
Director
Pentrading Pty Ltd
Feb 2014 - Present • 12 years 9 months
Director
Penfold Developments Pty Ltd
Feb 2014 - Present • 12 years 9 months
Administration and Finance Management
Books By Elise
Dec 2008 - May 2015 • 6 years 5 months
Finance and Adminstration Manager
Penfold Marketing Pty Ltd
Dec 2008 - May 2016 • 7 years 5 months
Senior BookKeeper
FerrAus Ltd
Apr 2008 - Sep 2009 • 1 year 5 months
Office Manager
John Sands ( Aust ) Ltd
Feb 2004 - Sep 2005 • 1 year 7 months
Accounting Officer
Heathgate Resources
Nov 2003 - Apr 2008 • 4 years 5 months
Master of Laws - LLM, Wills and Estates
The College of Law Australia
2019 - 2020
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
The College of Law Australia
2013 - 2014
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Adelaide
2009
Last checked: 10 Mar 2025 • Checked with The Law Society of South Australia
