Karmilla Chenia is Special Counsel and Practice Leader at Melino Legal — a highly experienced advocate, strategic thinker and the person the team turns to when a matter gets complex.

With a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Karmilla provides strategic advice and representation across workers compensation and insurance matters, with particular expertise in noise-induced hearing loss and AMA5. Having represented workers, employers, self-insurers and the Compensating Authority in South Australia, she understands matters from both sides of the fence. She’s equally comfortable drafting detailed advice, advocating at trial or finding the commercially sensible way through. Within the firm, she’s a trusted mentor, an open door for advice and, by all accounts, the presentation queen.

Karmilla is someone who is both strong enough to lead, yet soft enough to care deeply about the people around her. Away from the law, she’s happiest reading, cooking, hosting or organising something that probably didn’t need organising — and is apparently the person to ask when you need a recipe recommendation. She likes her coffee strong — double-shot oat flat white — and her gym sessions stronger.