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Asiya Chebbo is a Senior Judicial Registrar Associate and Legal Case Manager at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Tell us about your life and career(s) after »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ.
My life post-»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ can be broken up into two phases, with two very different careers.

I started my career as a Media/Communications and Journalism graduate with a dream role at Woman’s Day Magazine, which at the time was part of the ACP Magazines stable and still part of the Packer empire.

However, a few short years into my career, the world of glossy magazines began to crumble as print media fell into decline. I was lucky enough that my degree allowed me to pivot roles and enter the world of public relations at Estée Lauder Companies. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Estée Lauder Companies, looking after a brand portfolio of skincare and fragrances and tailoring global initiatives created by our New York headquarters to suit an Australian market. 

My time at Estée Lauder came to an end as I welcomed my first child into the world, and I took a brief hiatus before I reassessed my career direction and enrolled in the Juris Doctor at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, more than a decade after my first degree!

My Juris Doctor degree has taken me to all sorts of places within the legal landscape. During my studies, I worked on pro bono matters and Human Rights Commission Claims at Kingsford Legal Centre. I have since worked on high-profile criminal matters and am currently in the family law space.

I currently hold a role as Senior Judicial Registrar Associate and Legal Case Manager at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Although I am now a world away from tabloid magazines and public relations, I believe I have come full c