SUBIACO JUSTICE CENTRE - Key Persons


Aaron McDonald - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Director of Pragma Lawyers
Aaron is the Director of Pragma Lawyers. He sits on the Courts Committees of the Law Society of Western Australia. Aaron also is a member of The Piddington Society - an organisation which promotes access to justice in the community and collegiality within the legal profession.

Ben Macpherson

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Taxation Services at Pitcher Partners
Ben is the Manager of Taxation Services at Pitcher Partners. He brings a wealth of taxation knowledge and has experience in structuring investments and business operations. Ben regularly assists local start-up companies with structuring and ongoing tax issues.

Catriona Macleod

Job Titles:
  • Director of Cullen Macleod Lawyers
Catriona is the Director of Cullen Macleod Lawyers. Her practice centres on commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with emphasis on the areas of construction, property, consumer law and franchising disputes. She sits on several boards and committees, including the Western Suburbs Business Association, Perth International Cabaret Festival and The Piddington Society. She was awarded the WLWA Woman Lawyer of the Year in 2021. Catriona has a particular interest in the intersection between technology and legal services and the opportunities that offers for access to justice.

Erica Thuijs

Job Titles:
  • Partner at Jackson McDonald
Erica is a Partner at Jackson McDonald. She has experience in conducting a range of personal injury matters including motor vehicle, workers' compensation, industrial accident and criminal injury compensation claims and has extensive knowledge of workers' compensation legislation, WorkCover processes and claims management.

Yannis Vrodos

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills
Yannis is a Solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills, where he advises on major infrastructure, mining and energy projects. He is an active contributor to WA's community sector, with a particular focus on childrens' charities and the arts sector. Yannis is also a sessional tutor at the UWA Law School.