Wadad Ismail
About Wadad Ismail
Wadad Ismail serves as the National Senior Legal Counsel at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in legal practice, particularly in advising on high-stakes cases and influencing industry-wide legal practices.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Wadad Ismail has been serving as National Senior Legal Counsel at QBE Insurance since 2020. In this role, she has been involved in advising the organization on various legal matters, including significant cases such as the Covid Business Interruption Test Case. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Managing Senior Lawyer from 2018 to 2020 and Senior Lawyer from 2014 to 2020. Throughout her tenure at QBE, she has contributed to shaping litigation strategies for high-profile cases and class actions, demonstrating her expertise in the insurance legal sector.
Education and Expertise
Wadad Ismail has a strong educational background, having studied at Western Sydney University. She obtained a Bachelor of Business in 2004 and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2007. Additionally, she completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2007. Her academic qualifications provide a solid foundation for her legal career, enhancing her skills in strategic mediation and settlement negotiation, particularly in high-stakes scenarios.
Background
Before joining QBE Insurance, Wadad Ismail worked at Vardanega Roberts Solicitors as an Associate from 2008 to 2011. She has accumulated extensive experience in the legal field, particularly in insurance law, litigation, and class actions. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing her legal expertise and contributing to significant legal practices within the industry.
Achievements
Wadad Ismail has played a pivotal role in influencing litigation and appeals processes for one of the largest class actions in Australia. Her involvement in the Covid Business Interruption Test Case required collaboration with regulators and partnership with Senior Counsel, showcasing her ability to navigate complex legal challenges. Her strategic approach to litigation has made a notable impact on industry-wide legal practices.