Phillip Wilkins (Principal)
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Phillip was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1974 and has over 40 years experience in a number of fields. Phillip is also on the High Court Roll of Practitioners. Phillip possesses extensive experience in Family Law, Criminal Law, Care and Protection, Commercial and Corporate law, Leases, Estates, Wills and Guardianship just to name a few. Phillip is also currently an Independent Children’s Lawyer, acting for the best interests of children in Family Law matters. Phillip is committed to helping the local community. Phillip is engaged with a number of not-for-profit organisations assisting the wider community in wills including but not limited to the Salvation Army. Phillip has acted for clients in a number of high profile matters and is well loved and respected by members of the community.
Phillip is a Legal Aid Panel Lawyer.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (USYD)
- Bachelor of Commerce (UNSW)
- Graduate Diploma in Criminology (USYD)
Olivia Wilkins (Senior Associate)
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Shortly before her admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in October 2008, Olivia joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates. She holds a position on the High Court Roll of Practitioners. Olivia primarily undertakes works as an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) championing the best interests of children in Family Law matters. Olivia also undertakes party matters extending across all areas of Family Law, encompassing complex parenting and property issues, urgent recovery applications, international relocation, de-facto relationship breakdowns, child support matters, mediation, dispute resolution, domestic violence concerns, and AVOs.
Olivia frequently represents her clients in both the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in both Division 1 and 2, however, she prioritises negotiation and settlement discussions, aiming to resolve matters amicably before they escalate to court proceedings. In addition to her professional commitments, Olivia contributes to the community by serving on the Family Law legal aid panel and volunteering at a community-based legal centre.
Olivia also has experience in property law, wills, powers of attorney, care and protection and crime.
Outside the law, Olivia enjoys ice skating and gym, and spending quality time with friends and family as well as her two fur babies.
Olivia is on both the NSW and ACT Legal Aid and ICL panels.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Arts (USYD)
- Bachelor of Laws (UOW)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Christy Riad (Associate Solicitor)
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In early 2017, Christy began her journey at Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates as a legal secretary, swiftly advancing to a full-time paralegal role. Driven by her passion and unwavering commitment to helping people, Christy completed her Bachelor of Law by April 2018, followed by admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 18 October 2018 and the High Court Roll of Practitioners. Continuing her pursuit of legal expertise, Christy pursued advanced studies, culminating in a Master of Applied Family Law from the College of Law. With a comprehensive grasp of family law, Christy adeptly navigates the complexities of matters involving separated, married, de facto couples, and extended family members. Her proficiency encompasses various intricate aspects such as advanced parenting disputes involving high-risk family violence, child abuse, Magellan matters, child abduction, parental mental health, substance abuse, dysregulated and high-conflict co-parenting, relocation, property settlements (including pet custody) and divorce. Notably, Christy has honed her advocacy skills, particularly in child abduction cases, boasting a remarkable success rate in child recovery. Her approach to assisting clients is marked by empathy and pragmatism, drawing from her psychological studies and domestic violence training to provide a trauma-informed perspective to those facing family violence. Throughout the legal process, she ensures her clients feel empowered and heard, steadfastly supporting them through every stage of their family law journey.
Other experience includes, dispute resolution in private and public settings, crime and civil proceedings.
Christy is a Legal Aid Panel Lawyer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Arts (Psychology Major)
- Bachelor of Laws (Psychology Major) (LLB)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Master of Applied law – Family Law
Sarah Sarabi (Solicitor)
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Sarah completed her Bachelor of Laws by June 2024, followed by admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 13 December 2024 and the High Court Roll of Practitioners.
Sarah has also completed a Bachelor of Social Science from Western Sydney University in 2023. Prior to admission, Sarah joined us as a paralegal in August 2022, gaining valuable hands on experience in family and criminal law. She recognises the emotional and practical challenges that legal proceedings can place on litigants and is committed to offering a practical, empathetic, and detail-focused approach. Her goal is to guide clients through complex legal processes with clarity, support, and care.
Sarah is committed to making legal processes accessible, practical, and cost effective. She prioritises clear communication, transparency, and efficiency to deliver strong and reliable outcomes for her clients. Sarah speaks Arabic, Dari and English.
Outside the law, Sarah enjoys discovering new cafes, spending time with friends and family and reading fiction novels.
Sarah is a Legal Aid Panel Lawyer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (WSU)
- Bachelor of Social Science (WSU)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Eiriz Merjudio (Solicitor)
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Eiriz joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates as a paralegal in August 2022 and is a valued and esteemed member of the team.
Eiriz completed a Bachelor of Laws at The University of Notre Dame in November 2024 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in June 2025. Helping those in need is the core of Eiriz’s goals and strives to achieve that through her legal career. Eiriz speaks English and Tagalog.
Outside of the law, Eiriz enjoys playing the piano, watching sports and catching up with her family and friends.
Eiriz is a Legal Aid Panel Lawyer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (NDU)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Sabrina Jacob (Law Graduate)
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Sabrina joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates in April 2024 and works closely with our solicitors, primarily in the Family Law Division. She is dedicated to supporting both her team and our clients through all stages of the legal process, assisting with a wide range of preparatory and procedural tasks to help ensure every matter progresses efficiently from start to finish.
Outside of her love for the law, Sabrina enjoys exploring the town in search of the perfectly brewed oat milk cappuccino and cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends. Sabrina speaks English, Assyrian and Arabic.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) / Bachelor of Laws (BBus/LLB) (WSU)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Keona Harb (Paralegal)
Keona joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates in April 2024.
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