Kristen Lopes

Kristen has been a partner in Colin Biggers & Paisley's employment and safety team since 2008 with specialist experience in employment and education law. She is an experienced litigator who regularly acts on behalf of clients in the Fair Work Commission, the courts and anti-discrimination tribunals.

Kristen supports clients throughout the litigation process by way of strategy development and providing solution-based advice.

Kristen assists clients respond to unfair dismissal applications, general protection claims, stop bullying and harassment applications, discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying complaints and underpayment claims in addition to common law breach of contract claims.

Kristen provides a holistic approach to the employment needs of clients and regularly advises on issues that arise throughout the employment lifecycle and presents compliance training to clients on employment topics. In addition, Kristen advises on the interpretation of award and enterprise agreement provisions, managing staff performance or conduct issues and staff terminations. Kristen also works with clients to manage allegations of bullying, harassment, discrimination reportable conduct and underpayments.

Kristen acts on behalf clients across diverse sectors including: education, faith-based, insurance, aged care, retail, financial, manufacturing, clubs, healthcare, construction, shipping and not for profit.

Kristen also has extensive experience speaking at conferences and conducting client seminars and training on workplace issues. She has a special interest in managing workplace discrimination, harassment and bullying.