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Miriam Orwin
Miriam Orwin

Miriam Orwin

Bs Hsc, LL. B., LL. M. (ANU), LL. M. (USF USA)

Admission:

13 February 2007

Signed Bar Roll:

18 November 2010

Chambers:

Owen Dixon Chambers
Level 9, Room 24
525 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

Admitted to Practice:

Victoria
Accredited Mediator

9225 7666
0437 548 486
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miriamorwin@me.com
Areas of Practice:
  • Accredited Mediator
  • Elder
  • Family and Guardianship
  • Leasing Disputes
  • Motor Traffic Law
  • Owners’ Corporation
  • Property Law
  • Wills & Estates

General profile

Prior to coming to the Bar Miriam practiced mainly in Family Law, Wills and Probate and Real Property. She continues to practice in these areas.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.

Previous occupation

Company CEO – Board Member, Property Developer and Project Supervisor (commercial and residential), Owners Corporation Manager, Natural Medicine Practitioner, Sports Trainer, Author.

Prior to coming to the Bar Miriam practiced mainly in Family Law, Wills and Probate, Real Property and continues to practice in these areas

Memberships and Associations
  • Toastmasters International
  • Aston Martin Club Clarity – The International Association for Clear Legal Writing.
Academic History /  Published Articles:

Miriam completed a Masters of Law from the Australian National University (ANU) focusing on Legal Practice during which she achieved a High Distinction for Alternate Dispute Resolution.

Miriam completed her Masters of Law from the University of San Francisco (USA) focusing on International Comparative Contract and International Intellectual Property, achieving academic distinction in American Legal Systems, Patent Prosecution and International Dispute Resolution.

Transformative Mediation (IAMA Newsletter 2008) Victorian Police Forensic Services Tour (Vic Bar News August 2014).

Significant cases: 
  • James Gilbert v The Commonwealth
  • Nillumbik Council v Cr Clarkson
Pro bono practice

In 2011 she received an award for her contribution to the Victorian Bar Duty Barrister Scheme.

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