Stephanie McLuckie

Stephanie is Special Counsel at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers and assists clients in the not-for-profit space, practising in the areas of education, charity, commercial and employment law. She acts for many independent schools and charities across a broad range of matters.

She assists clients with organisational and asset restructuring, transfers of land and business, as well as general commercial and business transactions. She consults to the boards of schools and charities about governance issues and advises clients in relation to privacy, fundraising, regulatory compliance, taxation, unfair contracts, and the protection of intellectual property rights. She has experience conducting matters in the NSW Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit Court, NCAT and the Fair Work Commission.

Stephanie regularly presents at seminars, panel discussions and conferences throughout Australia and has also published numerous papers and articles on education and charity law.

“I am passionate about the role charities play in providing essential services, both in Australia and overseas. I believe in working collaboratively with our clients to discover their unique aims and assist them to achieve their goals. It is incredibly rewarding to help our clients in their mission of helping others.”

Key Professional Achievements

• Holds a Bachelor of Business (Distinction), a Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class 1) and a Diploma of Legal Practice (University of Newcastle).
• Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
• A member of the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (CLAANZ).
• A member of the Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association (ANZELA), President of the NSW Chapter of ANZELA.
• Stephanie was appointed to Senior Associate at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in July 2024 and to Special Counsel in July 2026.