Experience

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  Alphastream Lawyers

  • Wheelers Hill

  • Senior Solicitor

    • Jul 2019 - Present
    • Wheelers Hill

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  Published

  • Author

    • 2024 - Present

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  Verstak Law Pty Ltd

  • Lysterfield, Victoria

  • Director

    • May 2016 - Jun 2020
    • Lysterfield, Victoria

    A hands on lawyer with over 16 years' experience in the industry. With significant experience in the area of intellectual property (IP), I handle trade mark applications both in Australia and internationally, as well as advising on IP structuring and preparing licence agreements. I assist start-up businesses from the ground up including incorporation of companies and preparation of various commercial documents including shareholder agreements, employment agreements, technology development agreements, IP licences, software licences, IP assignments (transfers), manufacturing agreements, confidentiality deeds and terms and conditions.With many years of litigation experience, I also assist clients with resolving their commercial disputes. I also have creative flair which I put to good use with interior decorating.

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  Sarah Verstak Interiors

  • Lysterfield, Victoria

  • Interior Decorator

    • Feb 2016 - Jun 2020
    • Lysterfield, Victoria

    Being a qualified interior decorator, I am passionate about all things beautiful.I provide, consulting services for: - colour schemes - furniture and soft furnishings - fixtures and fitting - residential styling - commercial styling - styling for commercial catalogues and advertising purposes - styling for property inspections/open houses - layout drawing and sketchingI completed Certificate IV in interior decoration in 2006.

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  mdp Law Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne Area, Australia

  • Various positions including Partner, Special Counsel, Senior Associate and Lawyer

    • Mar 2006 - Feb 2016
    • Melbourne Area, Australia

    mdp McDonald Partners, Lawyers & Commercial Advisors is a boutique corporate commercial and intellectual property practice based in William Street, Melbourne.

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  Park Ridge Playgroup

  • President

    • Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

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  Hall and Wilcox

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Lawyer

    • Mar 2001 - Mar 2006
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Hall & Wilcox is a full-service commercial law firm based in Melbourne.