Dr Rebecca Edwards

With over 25 years in the legal sector, Rebecca brings extensive skills and management expertise to the EAAA Board, with a particular focus on rural and regional Australia. Her specialisations include family violence, elder law, criminal law, native title law, among other areas relevant to regional practice.

Rebecca dedicated a decade to shaping the future of the legal profession as a lecturer at La Trobe University, nurturing the next generation of lawyers.

She is currently Director of Legal Services at ARC Justice, a human rights organisation providing legal support to people in 13 local government areas in central and northern Victoria.

Rebecca possesses a wealth of experience in corporate governance, consistently contributing to the community sector through active leadership roles in various organisations. She is also an excellent communicator, with valuable experience in strategic planning, stakeholder management and policy development.