Who We Are

Danny is Principal and Founding Partner of Danny King Legal. She is an authentic and laid-back practitioner, that values relationships and the future wellbeing of clients, delivering creative and often unorthodox solutions to what often feels like impossible challenges.

Danny began her career in the top-tier environment, where she built the foundations of her personal practice, before founding Danny King Legal as a sole-practitioner in 2011. In addition to her legal work, she is a well-respected educator and sought-after speaker for CPD and media engagements, and is a long-standing Employment Law Committee member for the Law Society of NSW. Danny has been recognised as a pre-eminent practitioner by Doyle’s Guide, where she has been recognised since 2016, notably making both the employer and employee lists for NSW and nationally.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours from the University of Technology Sydney, where she was awarded the University Medal for Employment and Industrial Relations.

Danny King speaking to Lawyers Weekly about her business philosophy, how she started Danny King Legal, the importance of being authentic, and more…

As a Partner at Danny King Legal, Kevin is an enterprising and stalwart practice leader and lawyer, finding pause in the success of his clients and peers.

Kevin has worked across a number of commercial firms over the years, including in Sydney and SAR Hong Kong, before joining Danny King Legal and specialising in employment law. He sits as one of three partners, leading the employer and employee representation teams. He is also the Head of the firm’s Innovations and People Department.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University (Montreal), and a Juris Doctor (Honours with Distinction) from the University of New South Wales.

Sonia is a Partner at Danny King Legal. She is passionate about all things employment law, industrial relations, and dispute resolution; and thrives on producing outcomes for clients and supporting them through their employment related highs and lows.

Sonia was awarded a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Sydney and a Master of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney. She was admitted to practice in 2010, and began her career working as an In-House Lawyer at the Australian and International Pilots Association, before taking up positions in Turner Freeman Lawyers and Hall & Wilcox Lawyers. She then went on to work for Hays Recruitment Specialists as Legal Counsel in Employment Law, which was a fast-paced and varied role that saw Sonia providing advice internally across all levels of Hays Australia and New Zealand. Sonia returned to the Australian and International Pilots Association in 2018 as Head of Legal. In 2021, Sonia joined Danny King Legal, bringing with her a diverse experience and skillset.

Sonia is an avid lover of cricket and considers herself a red wine aficionado.

Natasha joined Danny King Legal in 2021 as a Solicitor within the Legal Team.

As a knowledgeable, empathetic, and hardworking individual, Natasha is a good listener who brings an open-minded and compassionate approach to her work.

She has been recognised by her clients for her approachable, accommodating, and understanding nature, and is acknowledged for her diligent work ethic.

Natasha is especially interested in discrimination, harassment and bullying matters, and has a distinct focus on wage underpayments, bullying, and workplace health and safety.

Prior to joining Danny King Legal, Natasha worked as a Legal Assistant and later as a Paralegal at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers where she was a member of the Cultural Diversity Group.

Additionally, she has also had experience as a Court Monitor with Legal Transcripts, working in the Supreme Court, District Court, Land and Environment Court

In her time at Danny King Legal, Natasha has established herself as a versatile lawyer with a bright future ahead of her.

Outside of work, Natasha likes to travel, go on road trips, and is passionate about cooking. She has a big family and enjoys spending time with them, along with her friends.

Elijah joined Danny King Legal in 2021 as a Solicitor.

Having grown up on a sheep and wheat farm in the Western Australian wheatbelt, and with years of experience in customer service facing roles, Elijah has acquired a diverse skill set and brings fresh perspectives and insights to client matters.

An ardent problem solver with a zest for unravelling complex challenges within employment law, Elijah is passionate about respondent work and advising employers who may be faced with a range of issues spanning unfair dismissal claims, breaches of trade restraints, and payment disputes.

Never a ‘yes man’, Elijah is an ethical practitioner who prides himself on offering advice which he believes is right for clients’ needs, not necessarily their wants.

He is a member of the Young Employment Law Society as well as the Industrial Relations Committee.

To unwind, Elijah loves cooking, travelling, and returning home to Perth to spend time with his family.

William (Will) Noonan is a Solicitor who joined the legal team at Danny King Legal in 2021. He has a particular interest in expanding his advocacy skills with the firm through alternative dispute resolution.

Will holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts, with a double major in History and Political Science from the Australian National University. Following the completion of his GDLP, Will was admitted to both the New South Wales Supreme Court and High Court of Australia in mid-2021. While studying, Will also attended the London School of Economics, where he studied advanced negotiation and mediation. During this time, he was elected to the ACT Australian Republic Movement Board as its Youth Convenor, and was the President of the corresponding university club.

As the youngest of seven children, he quickly learnt how to express his opinions and defend them, all while learning the importance of having a supportive unit around him. His approach to the law stems from time spent in his father’s law office during school holidays, where he first saw the importance of lawyer-client relationships, during what can often be the most stressful times in a client’s life. Will began his career there, gaining experience in the comings and goings of running a small family business and learning the foundations of property and succession law in practice. Following this, Will commenced his role as a Paralegal with an ASX-listed company, reporting directly to the General Counsel, before becoming Legal Counsel, assisting the business with employment and consumer finance matters, resolving disputes, and corporate risk activities.

While in the early years of his legal career, Will is focused on learning all he can about improving the client experience, and the more nuanced parts of employment law. He enjoys being part of the supportive and collaborative culture of Danny King Legal.

When he is not working, Will loves to get his hands on anything creative, whether it is experimenting with flavours to create new dishes to liven up the weekly dinners, or even playing with colour and form to create vibrant artworks.

Practice Manager

As Practice Manager, Derrick goes by many names including Dez or Dezza, but is universally known within the office for his honesty, methodical work style, and meticulous attention to detail.

As a born organiser, Derrick has an unwavering determination to getting jobs done and improving internal systems, making him an invaluable member of the team.

In addition to ensuring the smooth operation of the office, Derrick manages all matters relating to accounts and finance, liaises directly with clients, and oversees the Paralegal Team.

While Derrick wishes he had super-fast speed to get all his jobs done faster, he arguably already has it!

Described as honest, upfront, and caring, Derrick has been working in the legal industry since 1997 where he began working as Executive Assistant to barristers, before moving into Office Manager and Paralegal roles.

In his spare time, Derrick loves gardening and enjoying an active lifestyle including cycling and going to the gym.

Anshika, ‘Shika’ or sometimes ‘Shikz’ joined Danny King Legal in 2021 as a member of the Paralegal Team.

Driven by a strong desire to help vulnerable people, Anshika always wanted to pursue law from a young age and hopes to harness her skills and expertise to make a positive impact in society.

She is particularly interested in matters relating to discrimination, bullying and harassment, especially when it involves working with the complainant, and is committed to working with clients to deliver tailored solutions and advice which makes a tangible difference.

In her role as a Paralegal, Anshika brings a hard-working and enthusiastic approach to everything she does, but wishes she had a photographic memory to help her retain unlimited information for clients and her studies.

Anshika recently returned home on exchange from the University of Calgary and was also the 2021 Director of Career Engagement for the Macquarie University Law Society (MULS).

Additionally, she organises, participates, and judges a variety of student mooting competitions, is part the Diverse Women in Law Society, and writes content for the Indian Legal Connect Facebook page, a group she helped establish to assist the Indian-Australian community on relevant laws and socio-legal issues.

Previously, Anshika held the position of Executive Officer of Competitions (Advocacy) at the MULS, and volunteered on the Community Outreach Subcommittee for the Paramatta Women’s Shelter.

In her spare time, Anshika loves socialising with friends, performing arts and playing soccer.

Executive Experience Manager

Jaden (Jae) Colbert joined the Administration Team at Danny King Legal in 2021 and is now DKL’s Executive Experience Manager.

With a strong background in customer service, combined with the ability and agility to juggle multiple projects at once, Jaden is responsible for spearheading various initiatives including managing all marketing and communication activity across the firm.

Additionally, they also oversee the implementation of process and systems improvements, and manage professional partners, suppliers, and the Administration Team.

A firm believer in leaning into mistakes and learning from them, Jaden’s dedication and drive is regularly recognised by colleagues, and they apply a considered and diligent work ethic to their duties.

Despite being armed with good instincts and sensibilities, Jaden still wishes they had the ability to pause time so they could stop and reflect on key decisions before making them – and get a few more hours out of the day, of course.

Drawn to the legal industry by the desire to help people, Jaden’s motivation comes from being part of a team which is able to make a tangible and positive difference to people’s lives.

Outside of work, Jaden loves entertaining with friends, spending time with family, and cooking.

Administrative Assistant

Lara joined Danny King Legal in 2022 as a member of the legal Administration Team.

Described by colleagues as a friendly, helpful and hardworking individual, Lara’s bubbly personality combined with her passion for helping people make her an important part of the team.

In her role, Lara handles a range of tasks including managing client files, scheduling appointments, preparing hearing documents, and drafting correspondence.

While she wishes she had the ability to ‘mind read’ to be better prepared for the unexpected, her pragmatism, efficiency and diligence mean she doesn’t have to.

In addition to her studies, Lara is involved in various other initiatives at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) including the Women’s Collective where she is a Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, Content Writer and a member of the Law Society.

Previously, she was a member of UNSW’s Business Society, Capital W, and was previously involved in debating and mooting.

Prior to working at Danny King Legal, Lara was a student intern at a small family law firm and has extensive experience working in customer-service facing roles.

In her spare time Lara enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the beach.

Administrative Assistant

Avalua joined Danny King Legal in 2022 as a member of the Legal Administration Team. She works collaboratively with the Paralegals and the Senior Legal Team to deliver client services.

With a thirst for knowledge, Avalua loves learning new things and highly values the dynamic, healthy and supportive work environment which Danny King Legal offers.

While she wishes she could see into the future which would indicate how to act in the initial stages of a matter, Avalua’s dedication, perseverance and commitment to achieving good client outcomes more than make up for it.

Avalua is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics and International Relations with a minor in Social Justice, at the University of Notre Dame. She also plans to complete a Juris Doctor Degree upon completion of her arts degree.

Before joining the firm, Avalua worked for several years in retail and customer service, where she gained valuable experience in a variety of fast-paced and high-pressure environments and workplaces.

When she isn’t at work, Avalua is spending time with her family and friends, volunteering at her local church, or travelling.

Passionate about writing, Avalua was proudly awarded the Philippa McDonald Cup in 2018 and 2019 for her social justice pieces.

She is also passionate about her Samoan culture and speaks the language fluently.

Administrative Assistant

Antony or ‘Ant’, joined Danny King Legal in 2022 as part of the Administration Team.

In his role, Antony is responsible for providing ongoing support to the Paralegal and Senior Legal Team, including managing calendars, and assisting with the management of client files and case documents.

While studying at University of Technology Sydney, Antony is interested in learning as much as possible within the legal profession.

Antony’s easy-going personality and positive attitude, combined with his ambition and interest in HR and employment relations, make him a valuable part of the Danny King Legal team.

While he wishes he had super intelligence to enhance his efficiency at work, his tenacity and general can-do attitude ensure that he always shows up and delivers for the team.

In addition to his studies, Antony is part of the Elite Athlete Program, where he plays AFL for The University of Technology Sydney. His involvement in this program, and his long history of community involvement, has contributed to his ability to be a collaborative team player.

Antony makes the most of his free time in between studying and working by playing AFL and loves going to the beach or the gym. You might also find him watching the footy at the pub with his friends.

Graduate-at-Law

Anthony joined Danny King Legal at the beginning of 2023 as a Graduate-at-Law within the Legal Team.

His calling to law started from a young age, driven by a desire to help people and make a positive impact in their lives.

Despite wishing he could fly, which would energise him in the mornings, Anthony’s passion and empathy for helping clients involved in discrimination or unfair dismissal matters provides him with more than enough impetus.

Prior to joining Danny King Legal, Anthony worked as a Legal and Contracts Coordinator for Screen Australia, and for Sydney Law Group and Woolworths Group as a Paralegal.

Within these roles, Anthony has accumulated substantial experience with assisting lawyers in matter progression including drafting various agreements, client correspondence, court forms, wills and other testamentary documents.

He has also led extensive mediation and hearing preparation, and managed settlement processes including document review and file audit.

Anthony is passionate about film and theatre and, in his former role at Screen Australia, he helped with a range of initiatives to assist COVID-impacted cinemas and production entities who were facing significant financial challenges.

In his spare time, Anthony enjoys going to the gym, board games and tennis.

Solicitor

Jesse joined Danny King Legal at the beginning of 2023 as a Solicitor.

With a passion for helping others, coupled with a strong interest in advocacy, Jesse decided to pursue a career in law where he felt he could make the biggest positive impact to society.

Having worked previously in various firms as a Paralegal, Jesse has gained invaluable experience across family law, criminal law, migration law, and now employment law.

From whistle-blower cases, to matters involving unfair dismissal or discrimination and harassment, Jesse is particularly motivated by being able to help employees.

At Danny King Legal, Jesse takes a personal and empathetic approach where he prides himself on providing clients with the highest level of legal advice.

While he wishes he could freeze and rewind time to hit deadlines perfectly and fit more into his day, Jesse’s strong work ethic and diligence ensure that client needs are always met.

Jesse highly values the supportive culture which Danny King Legal provides and enjoys unwinding with the team for social drinks on Fridays.

Outside of work, Jesse enjoys playing video games, and listening to music.