Gabrielle Hirsch

Gabrielle Hirsch is the Principal Lawyer and Director, bringing extensive experience in the realms of General Counsel and IP commercialisation. With over 15 years in both law firm environments and in-house legal positions, Gabrielle has honed her expertise at prestigious institutions including global law firm DLA Piper and as General Counsel for notable research institutes such as the Florey Institute, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. Additionally, she served as a Senior Commercialisation Lawyer at Monash University. Gabrielle's academic credentials are impressive, holding a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Monash University. She furthered her legal education with a Master of Laws focusing on Health Law and Intellectual Property from Melbourne University. Her qualifications extend to being a registered Trade Marks Attorney and she is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Her passion lies in the life sciences sector, where she excels in aiding innovative clients to reach their strategic objectives through pragmatic and strategic legal counsel, always aiming for win-win outcomes. Outside of her professional life, Gabrielle enjoys travelling, learning new languages, and indulging in interior design, notably through her current project of restoring and decorating a tiny caravan. For a more comprehensive insight into Gabrielle's educational background and legal experience, her LinkedIn profile is a valuable resource.