Hall Payne Lawyers appoints Juliana Virine to Principal Solicitor
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Juliana Virine to Principal Solicitor at Hall Payne Lawyers.
Juliana’s promotion reflects not only her exceptional legal expertise but also the values of persistence and compassion that define her impact on the firm and her clients over the years.
Juliana has worked across a diverse range of practice areas, including industrial litigation and employment law. In recent years, Juliana has been central to the establishment of Hall Payne’s Health Law practice. She has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor for health professionals across the country, representing professionals facing regulatory action affecting their ability to practise and their employment.
What makes Juliana’s journey especially noteworthy is she has worked part-time while progressing into a leadership role. Juliana attributes her success in part to Hall Payne’s support for flexible working arrangements and commends the firm’s commitment to fostering the growth of women and caregivers in leadership roles.
Reflecting on her journey, Juliana shared:
"Hall Payne has enabled me to practise in a way that means I can be both very involved with my young children and not compromise my professional development. Hall Payne’s approach to flexible work arrangements has been at the leading edge in the legal profession.
I was promoted to the role of Senior Associate just before I started my first period of parental leave. Hall Payne supported me taking an extended period of leave and allowing me to return to work in a practice area that meant I could maintain a good work life balance with a toddler.
With my second child, I was welcomed back with open arms when I had finished my leave and supported to build up a practise area that is family friendly. I have also been really fortunate to have clients and opponents who have themselves had to navigate firsthand the tension between a high pressure role and little people.”
Juliana’s promotion is well-deserved, and her leadership will be valued as she continues to advocate for her clients, champion diversity and mentor the next generation of legal professionals.
We invite everyone to join us in congratulating Juliana on this significant achievement, and we look forward to her ongoing leadership and contributions as part of the senior leadership team at Hall Payne Lawyers.