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Rob Lilley
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Rob Lilley

Rob Lilley

Principal Tough Talks Mediation

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Perth, WA
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6142260..

About Rob

Rob Lilley is a seasoned legal professional with over a decade of expertise in civil and commercial litigation. Motivated by a growing demand for cost-effective dispute resolution, Rob honed his skills in mediation, leading to the inception of Tough Talks Mediation. Since 2017, he has been accredited under the National Mediator Accreditation System and maintains active professional membership with the Resolution Institute. His role as a panel mediator spans several respected organisations, including the Australian Communications and Media Authority and the Law Society of Western Australia. Rob's career is marked by his tenure as Principal Adjudicator at the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety. His academic involvement includes serving as a Lecturer and Principal Lawyer at Curtin University's John Curtin Law Clinic, enriching the academic landscape with his practical insights. At Leading Edge Legal, Rob stands as a Legal Practitioner Director, applying his vast experience to direct legal practice in Perth. His previous roles as Legal Practitioner Director at Douglas Cheveralls Lawyers and Associate at Murfett Legal highlight his progression and influence in the legal domain. Earlier, his investigative skills were honed through his service as a Detective Investigator with WA Police, providing a robust foundation for his legal career. Rob's academic background is equally comprehensive. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biochemistry, from the University of Otago. His education is further complemented by qualifications in Refugee and Migration Law and International Law through the Université catholique de Louvain. Committed to advancing education, Rob has also acquired a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from Curtin University, graduating with distinction. In sum, Rob Lilley combines his extensive legal knowledge, mediation expertise, and passion for education to provide clients with innovative and effective legal solutions.

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Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

Principal Adjudicator
Principal Adjudicator
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS)
Apr 2026 - Present · 3 months
Lecturer and Principal Lawyer, John Curtin Law Clinic
Lecturer and Principal Lawyer, John Curtin Law Clinic
Curtin University
Nov 2023 - Present · 2 years 8 months
Lecturer and Acting Principal Lawyer, John Curtin Law Clinic
Lecturer and Acting Principal Lawyer, John Curtin Law Clinic
Curtin University
Jul 2023 - Nov 2023 · 4 months
Legal Member
Legal Member
The Mental Health Tribunal
Jun 2023 - Present · 3 years 1 month
Legal Practitioner Director
Legal Practitioner Director
Leading Edge Legal
May 2022 - Present · 4 years 2 months
Lecturer and Senior Clinic Supervisor, John Curtin Law Clinic
Lecturer and Senior Clinic Supervisor, John Curtin Law Clinic
Curtin University
May 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 year 2 months
Sessional Lecturer
Sessional Lecturer
Curtin University
Mar 2022 - May 2022 · 2 months
Adjunct Lecturer
Adjunct Lecturer
The College of Law Australia
Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 11 months
Principal Mediator
Principal Mediator
Tough Talks Mediation
Jan 2020 - Present · 6 years 6 months
Legal Practitioner Director
Legal Practitioner Director
Douglas Cheveralls Lawyers
May 2017 - May 2022 · 5 years
Lawyer
Lawyer
Douglas Cheveralls Lawyers
Feb 2016 - May 2017 · 1 year 3 months
Associate
Associate
Murfett Legal
Oct 2013 - Jan 2016 · 2 years 3 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Murfett Legal
Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 year 7 months
Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 · 1 year 1 month
Detective Investigator
Detective Investigator
WA Police
Aug 2008 - Sep 2011 · 3 years 1 month
Police Officer
Police Officer
WA Police
Jan 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 years 7 months

Education

Professional Certificate, Refugee and Migration Law
Professional Certificate, Refugee and Migration Law
Université catholique de Louvain
1970
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science, Major in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science, Major in Biochemistry
University of Otago
1970
Professional Certificate, Soft Skills
Professional Certificate, Soft Skills
Rochester Institute of Technology
1970
MicroMasters®, International Legal Studies
MicroMasters®, International Legal Studies
Université catholique de Louvain
1970
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching
Curtin University
1970
MicroMasters®, International Law
MicroMasters®, International Law
Université catholique de Louvain
1970

Contact Information

Perth, WA

LocationPerth, WA, Perth, WA
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6142260..
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Practice Certificate

Name
Rob Lilley
Date of Admission
2010
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Certificated
Region
WA
CheckLast checked: 17 Jul 2026•
Checked with the Law Society of Western Australia

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