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John Herron

John Herron

Principal Carpe Diem Legal

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Gisborne, VIC | Box Hill, VIC
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John has extensive experience across Family Law, Criminal Law, and a broad range of legal matters, bringing a comprehensive and results-oriented approach to his legal practice. His career combines significant achievements in legal practice with strong expertise in project management, compliance, strategic planning, and operational leadership, gained through roles within the legal, government, finance, and infrastructure sectors. As a practising lawyer, John has successfully managed complex legal and organisational projects across government departments including Justice, Legal, ICT, and Infrastructure, developing a reputation for delivering high-value outcomes on time and within scope. His work on landmark initiatives has strengthened his ability to manage stakeholder relationships and foster collaboration, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and cultural synergy within diverse teams. He is adept at evaluating legal and operational challenges to develop practical, effective solutions that align with organisational goals. John's skills extend to contract management, business analysis, change management, tender process administration, and stakeholder engagement, enabling a rounded approach to both legal and project delivery. Committed to cultivating a high-performance culture, John places strong emphasis on mentoring, professional development, and succession planning. His leadership style centres on clear communication, prioritisation, and fostering teamwork, all while adhering to stringent workplace health and safety and regulatory standards. In addition to his broad legal practice, John is a dedicated advocate for victims of crime in Victoria and across Australia, providing support and representation to those impacted. This role underlines his commitment to justice and empathetic client service. John offers clients a balanced blend of legal expertise, strategic insight, and practical delivery skills, ensuring robust support for both individual and organisational legal needs.

Practice Areas

Criminal & Traffic
Family Law

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Experience

Principal Director
Principal Director
Aitken Street Law
Nov 2016 - Present · 9 years 5 months

Education

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
The Australian National University
2013 - 2015
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Criminal Law & Mediation/Arbitration
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Criminal Law & Mediation/Arbitration
La Trobe University
2008 - 2014
Master of Commerce, Finance & Banking
Master of Commerce, Finance & Banking
University of Sydney
1997 - 2000
Lead Lecturer, Fixed Interest, Foreign Exchange & Derivatives
Lead Lecturer, Fixed Interest, Foreign Exchange & Derivatives
Securities Institute of Australia
1989 - 1992

Contact Information

Gisborne, VIC

Location24B, Aitken Street, Gisborne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 532..

Box Hill, VIC

LocationBox Hill, VIC

Practice Certificate

Name
John Herron
Specialisations
Advocacy, Banking/Finance, Building/Construction, Business/Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Debts/Insolvency, Employment/Industrial Law, Family Law, Family Violence/Statutory Offences, Financial Services/Superannuation, Information technology/Telecommunications, Litigation - general, Small Business, Wills and Estates
Certification type
Principal with Trust
Region
GISBORNE VIC 3437
CheckLast checked: 14 Apr 2026
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