About Us
Pip Monk - Principal Lawyer
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With over 13 years of experience in Tasmania and South Australia, Pip has established herself as a leading advocate and criminal defence lawyer. Representing clients in the Magistrates Court and Supreme Court, Pip is a respected and sought after expert in criminal law.
Pip established Monk Lawyers in 2023, after ten years at Tasmanian Legal Aid.
Pip has dedicated her career to fighting for the rights of individuals charged with criminal offences, ranging from simple driving offences to serious charges before the Supreme Court. Her passion for justice and her extensive courtroom experience have enabled her to successfully represent clients in the Magistrates Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Criminal Appeal.
Pip graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2010, and completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in July 2011. She moved to South Australia where she began working for the Legal Services Commission of South Australia, and quickly developed a reputation for her natural advocacy skills and uncompromising defence of her clients. She returned to Tasmania in 2013 and worked for Tasmanian Legal Aid from May 2013-May 2023. She has established herself as an accomplished, experienced and fearless criminal defence lawyer.
As Principal of Monk Lawyers, Pip is a sought after expert in criminal law. She proudly leads her team of criminal lawyers and enjoys mentoring and supervising alongside her own file load. Pip is the Chair of the Law Society of Tasmania Criminal Law Committee, and is a member of the Law Society of Tasmania Council.
At Monk Lawyers, we understand that facing criminal charges can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience, with potentially life-changing consequences. That's why we're committed to providing you with the best possible advice and representation to help you navigate the legal process with confidence.
Olivia McKee - Lawyer
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Olivia McKee is a criminal lawyer who graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2023. She joins Monk Lawyers as a graduate lawyer, with a passion for criminal law.
Olivia completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course in 2024. Throughout the start of her career, Olivia has gained valuable experience in criminal law practice. She has appeared regularly in the Magistrates Court and has experience appearing in the Supreme Court, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Olivia will be part of the Court Duty Lawyer program, assisting those as Court who need legal representation.
Olivia's commitment to equal access to justice drives her to deliver the best possible outcomes for her clients. Olivia has excellent advocacy skills and a natural instinct for criminal law.
Lizzie Arnold - Associate
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After 2 years on the North West Coast, Lizzie has returned to Hobart to join the team at Monk Lawyers.
Lizzie graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Arts and Laws in 2022 and completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of Tasmania in 2023.
Lizzie joins Monk Lawyers after spending 2 years on the North West Coast working with Tasmania Legal Aid. She appeared daily in the Magistrates Court assisting vulnerable members of the community who faced charges in that jurisdiction, including working as a duty lawyer. Lizzie gained an enormous amount of experience in her time in the North West including regular Supreme Court appearances.
Lizzie is known to be efficient, professional and an exceptional advocate who will fight for the best outcome for her clients and she has hit the ground running at Monk Lawyers.