Katy Hamyrad

A journey toward a legal career

Katy is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne, with plans to continue her studies by undertaking a Juris Doctor postgraduate degree.

Since joining Zanier Legal Services in July 2024, Katy has embraced opportunities to assist clients in family law, estate planning, commercial, and criminal matters alongside the firm's principal.

In her role, Katy focuses on:

• Prioritising client relationships.
• Conducting thorough legal research.
• Preparing key legal documents.
• Managing cases with a results-driven mindset.

Her passion for law goes beyond its fundamentals. For Katy, it’s about the people she meets and the individuality of each client and case.

Katy is dedicated to contributing to impactful legal solutions through collaboration and ensuring every client has a voice.

From ballerina to aspiring lawyer

Before pursuing a legal career, Katy dedicated 12 years to the art of ballet. Highlights of her impressive dance career include:

• Training internationally and receiving scholarships to leading Australian dance schools.
• Committing to 8+ hours of training daily while maintaining academic excellence.
• Performing alongside international prima ballerinas as a guest artist for the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet at just 13 years old.

Despite her success in ballet, Katy’s passion for academics led her to make the difficult decision to leave her dance career at 17. Transitioning to public school during her VCE years presented challenges, but her discipline and resilience carried her through to excel in her studies and begin her legal journey.

Katy views her ballet career as an extraordinary chapter that equipped her with valuable tools, such as dedication and focus, which she now applies to her role in the legal field.

Life outside the law

When she’s not working or studying, Katy enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring new hobbies.