Our Team

From early on in her career, Danny realised that she didn’t fit the traditional mould of a lawyer – so she broke and rebuilt it. 

This decision led to the creation of Danny King Legal in 2011, established out of the desire and necessity to build a truly differentiated practice, free from the rigidity of conventional norms. 

As someone who embraces her neurodiversity, Danny is a strong proponent of thinking outside the box. This philosophy permeates the organisation’s culture and is embedded firmly in its DNA, both figuratively and literally. 

Since its inception and with Danny at the helm, Danny King Legal has grown rapidly to become one of the leading specialist employment law firms today. 

This success is not only a testament to the firm’s diverse expertise, client service and strong work ethic, but also demonstrates the power of an unorthodox mindset when solving complex issues for clients.  

Sometimes referred to as the Grand Imperial Empress, Danny is often described as fun and loving, and has an unwavering commitment to empowering people and delivering the best possible outcomes for clients.  

This has resulted in Danny being regularly recognised by the Doyle’s Guide since 2016, making both the employer and employee lists for NSW and nationally. More recently, Danny has been recognised as a pre-eminent practitioner in NSW for employees since 2021. 

While Danny wished she could fly, simply because it looks fun, she never fails to retain a bird’s-eye view of a client’s situation, considering a range of legal and non-legal factors that inform the advice she provides.  

Regardless of the matter, Danny always encourages clients and team members alike to be aspirational in their outlook. She leverages her experience and expertise to guide clients towards their goals, one step at a time.  

Danny applies this same philosophy to growing and upskilling her team, where she focuses deeply on the individual, their experiences, aspirations, and how best they can be achieved.  

Danny is actively involved in various initiatives, including the NSW Law Society, where she has been an Employment Law Committee Member since 2013.  

Danny is also personally involved in an initiative led by the Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, which seeks to re-establish traditional maternity services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies on Country. 

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

Kevin has been part of the Danny King Legal team since 2014.   

As a long-time martial artist, former educator and public servant, Kevin channels a warrior-scholar mentality, balancing the need for enforcement of legal rights contextualised within their non-legal personal and commercial objectives.  

For Kevin, achieving meaningful and lasting solutions to legal issues requires a degree of self-reflection and courage from all parties involved. While he is unwavering in his determination to fight for his clients, Kevin always takes an analytical approach to conflict resolution, and seeks to build client value in outcomes, which does away with the assumption that legal matters must be strictly adversarial. This requires helping clients to not just deal with immediate issues, but to seed longer-term disciplined practices that are considered, fair, and mindful for future growth. 

He has been instrumental in building Danny King Legal’s people-centric culture and is a strong proponent of the notion that by investing in the firm’s people, great client results will follow.  

While he wished he had the ability to read minds, he will settle for a lifelong practice in helping parties to communicate, which is more exciting anyway.  

Working for both employee and employer clients, and having himself been immersed in public and private institutions, Kevin has developed a balanced and philosophical contextualisation for clients which ensures he is able to deliver insightful and impactful results. 

Since 2022, Kevin has been recognised by the Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended lawyer for employee and trade union representation in NSW.

Besides being a partner at Danny King Legal, Kevin trains in judo and BJJ, and enjoys spending time with his family.

Managing Partner

Sonia is the Managing Partner at Danny King Legal. Sonia has been part of the team since 2021, when she made her return to private legal practice following many years of working in-house. 

In September 2024, she was appointed as Managing Partner of Danny King Legal, to run and manage the firm, alleviating additional responsibilities and duties from Danny and Kevin.

After acquiring a wealth of valuable experience within corporate organisations and for a union, Sonia ultimately realised that her true passion lay in directly helping and representing people, making her a natural fit for the firm.

Having finally found a workplace which embodies the same set of beliefs and values as her own, Sonia is grateful for the inclusive and supportive culture, and views joining Danny King Legal as one of her greatest professional accomplishments.

As a strong team player with a no-nonsense and straightforward approach to advising clients and working with colleagues, Sonia exudes conviction and brings an authentic and bubbly personality to her work.

While she wishes she possessed super-human speed to help people more quickly, Sonia’s drive and determination ensure that her clients always feel supported and are looked after.

Regardless of whether it’s providing legal advice, offering emotional support, or simply listening to another human vent, Sonia is driven by a desire to help, solve challenges, and make a positive and meaningful impact to people’s lives.

Sonia’s expertise and dedication has seen her recognised by the Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended employment lawyer for employee and trade union representation in 2024.

In addition to her work at Danny King Legal, Sonia is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion across the industry who volunteers for the Diverse Women in Law.

She has also recently become a Board Member of CuriousWorks, a Western Sydney-based organisation built by and for Western Sydney artists to develop the talent of the area’s working class, First nations and CaLD young people as emerging artists, writers, filmmakers, and cultural leaders.

In her spare time, Sonia likes socialising, all things sports, food, and wine.

Senior Associate

Zeb recently joined Danny King Legal as a senior associate having almost 6 years’ experience in employment law.

Zeb was first attracted to the law after reading ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. He grew a deep appreciation for the need for justice and helping people interpret the law and their legal rights.

As a pragmatic, considered and diligent individual, Zeb believes having strong communication skills and empathy are key to helping his clients achieve their goals. He thrives on both the intellectual challenge of the law and connecting it to his clients’ unique and personal situations.

With employment law, Zeb has compassion for employees who are going through a destabilising and emotional period. He is motivated to use his vast knowledge and experience to help them achieve a fair and positive outcome.

If Zeb could have one superpower it would be to read minds as he finds most of the work involved in a negotiation is understanding the different mindsets people bring to the table, which need to be deconstructed in order to get a reasonable deal.

Outside of work Zeb has a history of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is involved in United States Union committees.

Solicitor

Zara recently joined Danny King Legal as a solicitor after several years in the medical negligence area of law.

At first, Zara was attracted to areas in employment law such as unfair dismissal, bullying, and discrimination and harassment representing the applicant, due to a social justice mindset. However, since starting at Danny King Legal and gaining exposure to employer representation, she has developed a keen interest in respondent work as she enjoys assisting people in navigating their work dynamics and relationships.

Zara considers compassion to be equally as important as understanding the law in her role, as well as possessing strong writing and organisational skills. She believes integrity is the number one quality you need to have when supporting and doing all you can for clients who are coming to you at often one of the most stressful periods of their lives.

A strong desire to help people in the community every day through her work is what drives Zara, as well as continuing to learn about new areas of the law and develop her skills as a legal practitioner.

Zara would love the superpower of healing which clearly aligns to her supportive and compassionate nature, always putting others before herself.

Having just moved to Sydney, Zara loves spending time with friends and family, whilst being a talented pianist, and a wiz at board games.

Associate

Lisa, as a recent addition to the Danny King Legal team, has 21 years legal experience and also lectures in harassment and discrimination at Charles Sturt University in the Bachelor of Criminal Justice course and the LLB. 

Motivated by love, “the strongest stuff” – love for her family, friends and the community – Lisa believes it’s important to hold true that solicitors serve the courts and the clients, not the other way around. Quoting Justice Michael Kirby, “the best leaders are those who serve” aligns with her own personal ethos.   

The number one quality Lisa believes solicitors need is gumption. It’s the perfect descriptor – having the ability to decide what is the best thing to do in a particular situation, and to do it with energy and determination. It’s also defined as enterprise, initiative and common sense. 

Having recently completed her Masters of Laws (LLM Applied Law- Business Transactions) with Distinction, there is no limit to Lisa’s ongoing professional and personal achievements. She is involved in two soccer clubs and sits on the Committee of the NSW Regional Women Lawyers. 

If Lisa could choose a superpower, it would be healing. She’d love to heal children that are unwell and those suffering any kind of terminal illness. 

In her spare time, which it’s hard to imagine she has any, Lisa loves the theatre and to travel.

People, Culture and Finance Co-Ordinator

Louisa joined the Danny King Legal team in mid-2023 as Executive Assistant, and is now in the vital role of People, Culture & Finance Coordinator. She embodies DKL’s ethos of inclusivity and service quality that emphasises people’s value. 

Having spent the past ten years caring for her family, Louisa has recently returned to the workforce. Before this, she had a professional background in office administration and maintained a love of learning, reflected in her degree in primary school teaching. 

Within her responsibilities in our People & Culture department, Louisa plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. She is a key member of our leadership team, championing the development and implementation of policies and procedures that align with DKL’s values and goals.

With Louisa’s keen eye for detail and incredible organisation skills, she seamlessly manages the day-to-day finances of DKL. Her ability to think critically about the pain points in this area have led to many process innovations that both help the team and support clients through their journey with us.

Louisa’s multifaceted skillset allows her to navigate between her responsibilities without friction, providing valuable support and insights to various functions within the firm.

She prides herself on having patience and being kind to others and derives a great sense of accomplishment from the support she provides her family. 

While Louisa says the ability to stop time would be her superpower if she had to choose, in many ways, she’s working towards making this a reality through her efficiency and accuracy. 

In her spare time, Louisa loves spending quality time with her family and friends. Her ideal weekend involves staying home with her family, diving into a good book, and taking leisurely walks with her dog and partner. 

Client Services Coordinator

Ashleigh recently moved to Australia from the UK and found herself attracted to the client services role at Danny King Legal after reading about the progressive nature of the business and meeting the friendly and inclusive DKL team. 

With a warm east midlands accent, Ashleigh immediately comes across as a kind and loyal person. She is motivated by trying new experiences and pushing herself outside of her comfort zone. Having never worked in the legal profession, she is interested in learning more about employment law and utilising her strong organisational skills together with her empathetic and caring nature with clients. 

Ashleigh is often the first person a client speaks with, making her role an integral part of the team. Clients need that understanding and reassuring person to tell their stressful and emotional stories, and Ashleigh relishes the opportunity to support them. 

If Ashleigh could have one superpower it would be to see into the future. Whilst it would be super helpful in her role, it would also mean she could worry less about issues that end up being trivial and focus more on what’s important in life.  

With everything new to her, outside of work, Ashleigh is enjoying weekends away with friends, exploring new parts of Sydney and the rest of Australia. She also loves her exercise even if it’s as simple as walking to work and regular reformer Pilates classes.

Solicitor

Amy joined the Danny King Legal team in 2023, as a Graduate-at-Law, within the Legal Team.  

Compassion and empathy are two traits that Amy believes are essential to thriving in the legal profession. By employing these qualities, she can make a meaningful social impact and establish valuable connections with her clients. 

Amy’s strengths are in her written communication skills, especially legal drafting. Additionally, integrity is crucial for Amy in her role as it underpins an impartial and responsible viewpoint, without personal biases or conflicts.  

This is why she had a keen interest in corporate law while studying, and employment law in particular as it deals closely with people and relationships, which she finds fascinating. 

Amy began her studies with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Government and International Relations major before achieving a Bachelor of Law from the University of Sydney.  

Her study in Government and International Relations grounded her in social justice and equity, which intersects with employment issues like discrimination and workplace harassment.  

Amy’s profound interest in these issues was further enriched while working as a Client Intake Supervisor and legal assistant at Redfern Legal Centre. This non-profit organisation offers free legal aid to the community. This helped her develop communication skills and the ability to build rapport with different clients and communities. This experience gave her a further understanding of social inequality and a conscious awareness of the privileges and disadvantages among specific communities.  

While she wishes that her superpower is to read peoples’ minds to tell if someone is truthful or not, Amy also puts her practical skill of crocheting to good use. She crochets cat toys for her local animal shelter. 

Her love for her three cats sparked her downtime hobby.  

Lillian joined Danny King Legal in mid-2023 as a Paralegal, following her passion for helping people on a one-to-one level.

Having initially planned to study medicine, Lillian’s enjoyment of interacting with people combined with her flair for public speaking, saw her pursue a career in law instead.

While criminal law is what attracted Lillian to the profession at first, her experiences with Danny King Legal have opened her eyes to the vast scope of issues which employment law covers.

From wrongful termination to discrimination, contracts, and bullying and harassment, Lillian assists with a diverse range of matters and is driven to learn and do the best she can for clients.

While she wishes she could see into the future and read people’s minds to save time, as a highly-driven and self-motivated individual, Lillian always goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results for the team.

Lillian is currently completing her final year of study at Western Sydney University where she is studying a Bachelor of Laws and Criminology.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking outdoors, running, or swimming, and loves playing the piano.

Paralegal

Lily joined the Danny King Legal team in early 2024 as a paralegal in her third year of university in which she is studying law and arts (theatre and performance studies) in a double degree. 

Lily was attracted to the legal industry by her desire to use the law as a tool to shape and progress our society for the better. Lily joined Danny King Legal recognising the close alignment of the firm’s goals and beliefs with her own. In particular, the firm’s dedication to providing an individualistic and holistic approach to helping clients achieve the best possible outcome for their circumstances.  

Always striving to learn, Lily leads with empathy and brings her strong communication skills, teamwork and problem-solving attitude to her role. She is a vibrant, open-minded, and passionate member of the DKL team. Whilst driven to achieve on all levels, she most values her compassion and kindness, and loves that supporting others through difficult times is a core part of her role at the firm.  

Outside of work, Lily is undertaking a screen acting course and participates in a number of UNSW Law Society activities. She loves the balance between the analytical side of the law and the creative side of the performing arts. She’d also love to have the ability to teleport and pop over to Paris for the weekend. We’re with you there, Lily!

Jaden has been an integral part of Danny King Legal since 2021, and is now head of Customer Success and Revenue.

A strong desire to help people drew Jaden to the legal industry, and being part of a team that makes a tangible and positive difference to people’s lives was their driver to join DKL. In particular, pursuing their passion for growth and development of the business and team, from both a personal and professional perspective.

In their role, Jaden leads all sales and marketing activities, and oversees the implementation of process and systems improvements, particularly relating to client onboarding, support, and relationship and matter management.

Drawing on their strong background in customer service, and with the flexibility and skill to juggle multiple projects with ease, Jaden spearheads many firm-wide initiatives, while also managing professional partners and Administration Team members. 

Jaden’s dedication and drive is recognised by colleagues, and they are particularly renowned for leaning into and learning from mistakes, and for their considered and diligent work ethic.

Armed with good instincts and sensibilities, Jaden works with an agile mindset, striving to make considered, yet timely decisions, working with efficiency and purpose in every task they undertake. 

When not enjoying their work with the DKL team, Jaden loves entertaining friends, spending time with family, and cooking. 

Administration Assistant

Making the move from hospitality Brendan joined Danny King Legal in March 2024. He was interested in working within the legal industry but most importantly was attracted to the positive and inclusive culture within the DKL team.

Brendan’s role includes onboarding new clients which requires dual strengths and capabilities – being extremely organised on the one hand, and extremely personable and supportive to clients on the other. He believes clients need to feel heard and having strong listening and empathy skills are a key part of his role. 

Brendan’s energy and enthusiasm for everything he does is evident upon meeting him. He loves being busy and helping others no matter what the task. Having a hard-working ethic together with a fun and outgoing personality makes Brendan a valuable and vibrant member of the DKL team.  

If he could have one superpower it would be speed because he packs so much into every day he would like to go even faster to get everything done.  

When not working Brendan loves spending time with friends and enjoying the music scene and clubs. He also loves travelling and has been known to fly to London just to attend a concert or musical festival.

April joined Danny King Legal in 2023 as an Experience Coordinator where she juggles various responsibilities across marketing and communication, client service, and administration.

Working closely with the Executive Experience Manager to ensure the firm is running smoothly and efficiently, April assists with the implementation of process and system improvements, and managing professional partners and suppliers.

Since 2018 she has worked in the financial services sector including with a boutique accountancy practice which has equipped her with the skills and experience to manage various tasks within a fast-paced professional services environment.

While she wishes she could mindread to help people in the most effective way possible, as a self-described chameleon with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, April is pragmatic and is always looking for ways to pre-empt what people might want.

She is grateful for the loving and accepting culture which Danny King Legal offers, and is excited to be able to learn more about the intricacies of employment law.

In her downtime, April loves to cook and exercise which enables her to stay focused and balanced in both her professional and personal life.

Natasha joined Danny King Legal in 2021 and is an Associate 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.

Avalua joined Danny King Legal in 2022 as a member of the 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.