

Vanessa Ho is an accomplished Senior Solicitor serving as the Deputy Managing Lawyer and Family Law Team Leader at WestSide Community Lawyers. With over a decade of experience in legal practice, Vanessa focuses on a range of family law matters. She has been instrumental in steering the legal team at WestSide since January 2023, bringing her extensive knowledge and leadership skills to the forefront. Prior to her current role, Vanessa held a significant tenure at Websters Lawyers as a Senior Associate. Her practice there spanned almost eight years, where she honed her skills in various legal disciplines. Earlier in her career, Vanessa rendered her expertise as a Solicitor with Lamont Black Lawyers and worked as a Migration Agent, further broadening her legal acumen. Vanessa is also actively involved with the Law Society of South Australia, serving on the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee since 2019. Her leadership extends to the Asian Australian Lawyers Association, where she contributed as a Committee Member and recently as President of the South Australian Branch. Vanessa's academic credentials are impressive, holding a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice from Flinders University, alongside a Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice from the University of Technology Sydney. She also has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Adelaide, reflecting a diverse educational background in psychology, microbiology, and immunology. Her comprehensive and varied experiences make Vanessa a respected figure in the legal community, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and fostering inclusive legal practices.

Committee Member
Asian Australian Lawyers Association
Dec 2023 - Nov 2025 • 1 year 11 months

Deputy Managing Lawyer & Senior Solicitor
WestSide Community Lawyers
Jan 2023 - Present • 3 years 10 months

President of the SA Branch
Asian Australian Lawyers Association
Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 year

Senior Solicitor
WestSide Community Lawyers
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 • 1 year

Committee Member
Asian Australian Lawyers Association
Jun 2021 - Dec 2022 • 1 year 6 months

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member
Law Society of South Australia
Jan 2019 - Present • 7 years 10 months

Senior Associate
Websters Lawyers - Barristers & Solicitors
Dec 2017 - Jan 2022 • 4 years 1 month

Solicitor
Websters Lawyers - Barristers & Solicitors
Mar 2014 - Dec 2017 • 3 years 9 months
Migration Agent
Lamont Black Lawyers
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 • 1 year 2 months
Solicitor
Lamont Black Lawyers
Jul 2011 - Mar 2014 • 2 years 8 months

Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice
University of Technology Sydney
2009 - 2011

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (LLB/LP)
Flinders University
2008 - 2011

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Psychology, Microbiology, Immunology
University of Adelaide
2004 - 2007
Last checked: 22 Mar 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board