Meet the team at Camerons
LONG-STANDING CULTURE OF CLIENT FOCUS IS CARRIED FORWARD BY YOUNG AND ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM
Camerons Lawyers is introducing its team of young lawyers to the Goulburn Valley.
Camerons has been operating here for more than 125 years, making it one of the oldest firms in the region.
‘‘We pride ourselves on the connections we have built within the Goulburn Valley community, including those with local families and businesses,’’ director Michael McIlroy said.
‘‘We provide timely advice to our clients, and our group of young lawyers are all enthusiastic down-to-earth individuals who have bought into the long-standing culture of client focus at Camerons.’’
Melissa Pace
Melissa graduated from the College of Law and Justice at Victoria University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), after volunteering in several community legal centres and not-for-profit legal organisations and undertaking numerous court internships, Legal Aid and Victoria Police programs.
Melissa completed her practical legal training with Leo Cussen Centre of Law in 2016 and was admitted into practice in April 2017; she was fortunate to join Camerons the following week.
Melissa practises predominantly in the areas of property, commercial, wills and estate planning.
Simon Burke
Simon is originally from Melbourne and completed his law degree and a Diploma of French Language at Monash University.
In 2013, Simon commenced work at a mediumsized firm in Melbourne, focusing largely on personal injury litigation and insurance law.
In 2018, when his first child was on the way, Simon relocated to the Goulburn Valley, where he commenced work with Camerons.
Simon’s work now comprises property, commercial law, wills and estates and personal injury.
Outside of work, Simon has two young daughters keeping him busy.
Shana McDonald
Shana was born and raised in Shepparton with strong ties to the local community.
She completed a Bachelor of Criminal Justice in 2010 and a Bachelor of Law in 2019.
Shana has nearly a decade of experience working for state government departments in the criminal justice sphere and the Children’s Court of Victoria and practises in criminal law, child protection and intervention orders.
Her passion and focus is predominantly criminal law.
Outside of work, Shana is a mother and is actively involved in the Shepparton community.
Mick Manoria
Mick previously worked as one of the solicitors assisting the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.
He recently relocated to Shepparton and currently practises in litigation, specifically civil, family law and criminal matters.
Outside of law, Mick has a strong interest in sport, specifically soccer and AFL.
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