Professional Experience
Eve joined Nicholes Family Lawyers in 2021, having previously practised in Family Law and associated legal areas, in both small and large firms. In April 2022, Eve was promoted to senior associate at Nicholes Family Lawyers.
Eve has broad experience representing clients in parenting and property areas including complex parenting matters and significant property and financial disputes.
Eve has a keen interest in all things Family Law and strives to achieve positive and legally sound outcomes for clients.
Eve is passionate about clients exploring and engaging in alternative dispute resolution options and processes. When needed, Eve enjoys Court room advocacy and relishes the opportunity to represent clients and their interests in the Court system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws – The University of Queensland
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – The College of Law
Memberships
- Law Institute of Victoria
- The International Golden Key Academic Honour Society (invited member)
In the media
Febuary 2025
Polyamorous relationships and the law
Senior Associate Eve Dougherty and Law Clerks Alison Galbally and Tom Landrigan contributed an article to the February edition of the Law Institute of Victoria Journal which examines non-traditional relationships and property settlements within the Australian family law system.