Keogh Mediation
About
Liz’s approach to mediation is grounded in helping people work through difficult decisions in a way that is structured, practical and manageable.
Her focus is on creating the conditions for constructive conversations—so that people can move out of conflict and reach workable agreements for the future.
Liz’s understanding of the legal and emotional complexities of decision-making for separated families is drawn from more than 25 years’ experience in the family law system.
She knows that no two families are the same, and that resolving conflict requires an approach that is carefully adapted to the situation. Her breadth of experience allows her to structure mediations in a way that supports both clarity and progress.
Alternative dispute resolution has been Liz’s primary professional focus since 2016. Her experience includes work as a Judicial Registrar in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, as a member of Legal Aid ACT’s Family Dispute Resolution Convenor panel, and as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Canberra’s Family Relationship Centre.
Before focusing on mediation, Liz worked as a family lawyer for ten years and as a legal academic for nine years.
As a lawyer, she advised and represented clients across all areas of family law, including parenting matters, property settlements, child support and protection orders. She also worked on adoptions, surrogacy arrangements and donor-conception parenting agreements.
At the Australian National University, Liz taught family law, clinical legal education and legal ethics, with a particular focus on preparing students for the emotional realities of family law practice.
Liz has also worked within the Commonwealth Public Service and as a policy advocate, including work supporting legal protections for LGBTIQ families.
Liz holds Bachelor degrees in Arts and Law (with Honours), and Graduate Diplomas in Legal Practice and Family Dispute Resolution.
She is an accredited mediator (AMDRAS / NMAS) and a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Liz is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly undertakes further training and attends conferences.
If you would like to discuss whether mediation is suitable for your situation, a brief initial conversation can help you work that out.
