Dentons has appointed Tamara Sims as the National Head of Pro Bono Partner, enhancing its commitment to community and pro bono work.
With over 20 years of experience in the legal and not-for-profit sectors, Tamara has focused on advocating for marginalized communities to ensure access to justice. Her expertise includes human rights, refugee law, disability and discrimination law, and domestic violence, among others. She also has extensive experience in large-scale public interest litigation.
Based in Sydney, Tamara will oversee Dentons’ national pro bono efforts.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are very excited to have Tamara join Dentons. We are committed to having a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work, and pro bono forms a big part of that. Having Tamara lead our National Pro Bono practice will further drive our contribution and impact as a firm.”
Jodie Wauchope, Dentons Partner and current Head of Pro Bono
“I’m delighted to welcome Tamara to the partnership. I’m looking forward to seeing our pro bono clients and our lawyers benefit from her extensive experience.”
Amber Warren, Dentons’ Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO
“I am really looking forward to strengthening relationships with community partners and existing pro bono clients, and working with our lawyers to find new and innovative ways to deliver pro bono legal assistance.”
Tamara Sims
