Stephanie Wood
About Stephanie Wood
Stephanie Wood serves as Senior Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive legal experience, having held various positions in legal counsel and soliciting roles across several organizations in Australia.
Current Role as Senior Legal Counsel
Stephanie Wood currently holds the position of Senior Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing her legal expertise to the organization. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice and support on various matters, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing legal risks associated with KPMG's operations.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Before her current role, Stephanie Wood worked at KPMG Australia in various legal capacities. She served as Legal Counsel from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on legal advisory services. Subsequently, she took on the role of Manager - Legal Counsel from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure, she developed a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape within the organization.
Legal Career Background
Stephanie Wood has a diverse legal career that includes experience at several prominent organizations. She worked as a Solicitor at Carter Newell for 11 months in 2016-2017. Prior to that, she was a Paralegal at Corrs Chambers Westgarth from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she gained practical experience as a Student Volunteer at Macquarie Legal Centre from 2014 to 2015 and completed an internship at 3E Project in 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Stephanie Wood holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours and a Bachelor of Social Science from Macquarie University, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her legal career.