Enhanced by real lawyers

Get to know the family lawyers behind LEAP

Our software is shaped and enhanced by practising family lawyers. They test and guide the development of the core LEAP product, along with its family law–specific features and apps, ensuring every tool delivers real value to the professionals who rely on it every day.

Meet Our Family Lawyers

Hon. Garry Watts AM

Former Family Court and Appeals Judge

Jenna Downy

Family Lawyer & Managing Director

Elena Buzevska

Family Lawyer & Legal Content Writer

Brendan Chiu

Family Lawyer & Head of AI Engagement

Antonia Cacopardo

Family Lawyer

Deena Palethorpe

Family Lawyer & Family Law Forum Coordinator

Nicole Smith

Family Lawyer

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Amelia Cox

Family Lawyer

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Chloe Elkerton

Family Lawyer

Introducing Our New Podcast

Our weekly family law podcast brings together experienced family lawyers to share practical insights, clear guidance, and real-world perspective. Each episode is a weekly digest of what’s happening in family law - breaking down the latest developments in a simple, accessible, and genuinely conversational style.

Tune in every week for trusted viewpoints, professional expertise, and helpful discussions that go beyond the basics - so you feel informed, prepared, and supported in practice.

Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.

The Family Law Forum

At LEAP Family Law, your continuing professional development is important to us. We're thrilled to introduce the Family Law Forum, our new complimentary CPD platform for family law professionals who use LEAP. This centralised learning hub offers members practical, reliable and up-to-date resources - authored by family lawyers - to deepen your expertise in family law, including case summaries, expert-led webinars and events, and legal articles.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

LEAP Legal Software acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live, and their continued connection to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the rich stories, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders from all communities who also work and live on this land.