Dentons has reinforced its commitment to community and pro bono work, welcoming National Head of Pro Bono Partner, Tamara Sims.
Tamara has over 20 years of experience working in legal practice in the pro bono and not for profit sectors, focusing on advocating for marginalised and disadvantaged communities to ensure access to justice.
Tamara brings a wide range of experience, including across human rights, refugee law, administrative law, international human rights, disability and discrimination law, victims’ compensation, domestic violence, housing rights and credit and debt matters. Tamara also has substantial experience in litigating large scale public interest and human rights matters in varied jurisdictions.
“Dentons Partner and current Head of Pro Bono, Jodie Wauchope said, “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.”
Dentons’ Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO, Amber Warren added, “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.”
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Sims said, “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 will be based in Sydney, and lead Dentons’ national pro bono activities.
