Suggestions
Hanaan Indari
Managing Partner at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
Hanaan Indari is the Managing Partner at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers, a position she has held since July 2020, making her the first woman to achieve this role in the firm's 121-year history. She has been with Carroll & O'Dea since 1997 and became a partner in 2003. Indari leads a busy practice, supervising teams in both Sydney and Wollongong, and is recognized for her expertise in personal injury and estates litigation, among other areas.12
Professional Background
- Education: Hanaan holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney, and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
- Legal Qualifications: She is admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.
- Career Achievements:
- Indari was appointed as the first deputy managing partner at Carroll & O'Dea before becoming managing partner.
- She has been actively involved in various legal organizations, including serving on the NSW Branch committee of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and as a Board Member for Santa Sabina College.12
Expertise
Hanaan's areas of expertise include:
- Litigation
- Insurance disputes
- Motor accidents
- Public liability
- Medical negligence
- Workplace injuries
- Estates litigation
She is known for her strong people skills and a compassionate approach to client issues, which has earned her a reputation as one of the leading lawyers in her field.123
Community Involvement and Media Presence
Indari is passionate about access to justice and community contribution, influenced by her background as the daughter of an Arabic journalist. She has also participated in pro bono work, particularly in refugee advocacy. Recently, she was featured on ABC’s Law Report discussing legal issues related to road rage claims.12
Personal Interests
In her spare time, Hanaan enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and participating in a book club. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and plans to support future leaders within her firm.2
Highlights
