Ali graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Sciences with Honours in Law. She completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Tasmania Centre for Legal Studies and is admitted to the Supreme Court of Tasmania, and the High Court of Australia.

Prior to commencing at Ogilvie Jennings, Ali has worked at the Australian Taxation Office, Department of Child Support and as a Clerk to the Chief Magistrate at the Magistrates Court of Tasmania.

Ali predominantly practices in the area of Family law, specialising in both children’s and property matters. Ali also regularly represents clients in the Child Safety jurisdiction and in Family Violence matters.

Ali has previously been the President of the Southern Young Lawyers Committee, Chair of the Child Safety Sub-committee and a member of the Tasmanian Women Lawyers Committee. Ali has also won the Tasmanian Golden Gavel final and placed second twice.


Qualifications

Bachelor of Science & Law (Hons)
University of Tasmania


Areas of Practice

Contact

Email: ali.sawyer@ogilviejennings.com.auPhone: (03) 6235 0800