Harriet Warlow-Shill is the founder and managing partner of Warlows Legal, a firm celebrated for its innovative client service, dedication, and excellence. With a lineage steeped in the legal profession, including notable figures like her great aunt Edith Picton-Turbervill, one of the first females in the House of Commons, Harriet developed a profound commitment to the law early in life. Growing up in Western Australia, Harriet was influenced by her grandfather, one of the pioneering lawyers for the Aboriginal Legal Service in the region. After obtaining her Law and Arts degrees from the University of Western Australia, she channelled her knowledge into advancing Native Title, Refugee, and Aboriginal rights, co-founding the Law Student Volunteer Service and contributing pro bono as a law clerk for the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA. Harriet’s legal experience is comprehensive, encompassing roles such as acting for developers, government bodies, major mining companies, and builders across Western Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria. Her involvement in cases related to the Security of Payments legislation in NSW, ACT, and Victoria highlights her adept handling of complex legal matters. Additionally, she successfully negotiated settlements for defective construction works concerning a major Nickel mine. Aside from her legal practice, Harriet is dedicated to sharing her expertise, lecturing on litigation procedure and professional ethics at prestigious institutions such as the University of Western Australia and the University of New South Wales. Her professional affiliations are extensive, including positions on the Building and Construction Working Group of the Law Institute of Victoria and the board of United Hatzalah Australia. She serves as Co-Chair for Chabad Institutions of Victoria Limited and holds the Vice Chair position for Australian Friends of Ariel University. Committed to community engagement, Harriet offers her time and expertise to several organisations, including Jewish House and local community initiatives. Her career is marked by a balance of professional acumen, community service, and a passion for justice, particularly in the areas of construction, start-ups, and charities.
Founder + Principal
Warlows Legal
Mar 2021 - Present • 5 years 8 months
Committee Member - LIV Human Rights Committee
Law Institute of Victoria
Oct 2020 - May 2023 • 2 years 7 months
Ambassador for Anika Legal
Anika Legal
Jul 2020 - Present • 6 years 4 months
Member
Society of Construction Law Australia
Oct 2019 - Present • 7 years 1 month
Member of the Law Institute of Victoria Building and Construction Working Group
Law Institute of Victoria
Jul 2019 - Present • 7 years 4 months
Costs Specialisation Course
Law Society of Western Australia
2002 - 2002
LLB/BA, Law and Philosophy
University of Western Australia
1994 - 2000
Last checked: 27 Jan 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
