Giselle Nehma

Giselle Nehma, the Managing Lawyer at Gallant Law, is celebrated for her outstanding client care and extensive legal expertise in criminal law. With a career spanning over 14 years, Giselle has shown a steadfast commitment to both her clients and her team, playing a pivotal role in mentoring and supervising burgeoning legal talents. Prior to her tenure at Gallant Law, Giselle honed her skills and expanded her legal acumen at several renowned boutique criminal law firms in Melbourne. Here, she was privileged to learn from some of the most esteemed criminal lawyers in the field. Her practice encompasses both summary and indictable offences across all Victorian jurisdictions, including the Magistrates, County, and Supreme Courts. Her experience also extends to handling cases in the Court of Appeal and advocating for clients in Royal Commissions. Giselle's approach is characterised by tenacity, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to her clients' best interests. Her fluency in Arabic enhances her ability to connect with a diverse client base. She is an active member of professional organisations such as the Law Institute of Victoria, Connecting Lawyer Mums, Women in Crime, and the Golden Key International Honour Society. Giselle's excellence in practice was recognised in 2024 when she was named in the Doyle’s Victorian Criminal Law Rising Star rankings. Her career path includes significant roles as a Senior Associate at Galbally Parker and Lewenberg & Lewenberg, following her early legal foundations as a lawyer and paralegal at Anthony Raso & Associates. Her academic background is well-grounded with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Leo Cussen Centre for Law and a Bachelor of Arts/Law, majoring in Criminology, from Monash University.