Let us introduce ourselves.
Amanda Langtree
Principal Employment Lawyer
Amanda is passionate about hearing people’s stories and helping them solve their problems.
Having practised predominantly in the area of employment law for almost 10 years, Amanda works collaboratively with her clients and believes in taking a practical approach when resolving issues.
As Principal of Langtree Legal, and co-owner of a small trade business with her husband, Amanda also understands first-hand the complexities of running a business, and the need to balance both the interests of the business and its employees.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Business (Commerce) - Bachelor of Laws (JCU)
Grad. Dip. Legal Practice (College of Law)
Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor, High Court of Australia
Memberships
MQLS - Member of the Queensland Law Society
Committees
Member, Cairns Chamber of Commerce Strategic Sub-Committee
Lisa Mannering
Employment Lawyer & HR Consultant
Lisa is motivated to help businesses get it right.
With experience in both employment law and human resources, Lisa is able to connect the legal requirements with strategic HR solutions, providing a whole-of-business approach to solving problems.
Having worked with a variety of clients across different industries, Lisa enjoys taking the time to understand each business to find practical solutions that make the workplace better for both the business and its employees.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Business (HRM) - Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (JCU)
Grad. Dip. Legal Practice (College of Law)
Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor, High Court of Australia
Certified HR Practitioner (Australian HR Institute)
Memberships
MQLS - Member of the Queensland Law Society
CPHR - Certified HR Practitioner, Australian HR Institute (AHRI)
Committees
Panel Member, Australian HR Institute (AHRI) ER/IR National Advisory Panel
State Secretary & Councillor, Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Queensland State Council
Co-Convenor, Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Cairns Network
Member, James Cook University HR Major Advisory Panel
Neikah May
HR Advisor & Paralegal
Neikah enjoys applying HR concepts to practical HR outcomes.
While completing her Masters in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Neikah supports Amanda and Lisa on clients’ HR advisory matters, and assists in providing strategic HR advice to ensure businesses meet their compliance obligations and create engaging workplaces.
Neikah also undertakes the paralegal and administrative duties for the firm.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Masters of Human Resource Management & Employment Relations
Memberships
Student Member - Australian HR Institute (AHRI)