Vera Culkoff joined the Bar in late 2000.

Vera’s practice is primarily in commercial litigation (with an emphasis in building and construction disputes) and estate litigation including probate and family provisions disputes.

Before coming to the Bar, Vera was an equity partner with Maurice Blackburn Cashman and Cashman & Partners. Prior to that she was a solicitor with Clayton Utz for 4 years. During this time, she gained experience in commercial litigation, including large scale litigation against Westpac, ANZ, AMP and GIO, mass tort litigation/class actions, product liability litigation and commercial class actions, which included regular travel to the United States for the purposes of gathering evidence and conferring with experts.

Vera has lectured widely in building and construction law at various seminars and workshops, as well as chairing Seminars. She has also been regularly involved in mentoring programs to inspire women in the law generally and in coming to the Bar.

Vera herself was inspired to publish two books during COVID-19 (unrelated to the law):  Freedom From Fear and An Ordinary Life.