Shauna Stanley

Shauna is deeply committed to movement-led advocacy that amplifies the voices of people challenging institutional power and working for the collective good.

Shauna began her journey with Maurice Blackburn at its litigation funding arm, Claims Funding Europe, in Dublin. After relocating to Melbourne, she gained broad experience across the firm’s practice areas, including Abuse Law, Class Actions, and Superannuation & Insurance, before joining the Social Justice team.

Shauna previously worked as a campaigner and organiser in the union movement. She sees the law as a powerful tool for structural change and continues to contribute actively to law reform initiatives.

Memberships & Accreditations

• Deputy Chair, Liberty Victoria's Rights Advocacy Project
• Secretary, Maurice Blackburn’s Rights and Reconciliation Group
• Member, Maurice Blackburn’s Women's Network
• Member, Maurice Blackburn’s Accessibility and Inclusion Group
• Member, Australian Lawyers Alliance
• Member, Law Institute of Victoria