Jesica Sharma

Areas of Practice: Personal Injury- Medical Negligence and Workers Compensation.

Qualifications and Awards: Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business.

Why did you choose to work at Brydens Lawyers? I chose to work at Brydens Lawyers because of the firm’s strong commitment to helping injured clients and achieving meaningful outcomes for people navigating some of the most challenging periods of their lives. My connection with Brydens Lawyers began while I was a law student, when I had the opportunity to work at the firm and gain an early insight into its professional and client-focused approach. Returning to Brydens Lawyers later in my legal career was a natural decision, as I was drawn back to the firm’s strong reputation, supportive professional environment and significant impact within the personal injury space. I have a particular interest in medical negligence and strongly believe that my role as a lawyer is to bridge the gap between the law and the people it is intended to serve. Brydens Lawyers provides the platform to do this through its genuine commitment, resources and expertise that enable me to make a lasting difference in my clients’ lives.

Career Highlights: One of the highlights of my career has been successfully resolving a medical negligence matter and assisting a family who had lost a loved one as a result of suspected medical negligence. Being able to help the family obtain answers about what happened, navigate the legal process and ultimately secure the compensation and sense of closure they needed was incredibly rewarding. These experiences have reinforced for me why I chose to practise in personal injury and, in particular, medical negligence and seeing the positive difference the outcome made to my client’s life was professionally AND personally rewarding.

Outside of Work I... Outside of work, I’m a social and adventurous person who enjoys making the most of my time with family and friends. I have a strong love for music and dancing and particularly enjoy attending festivals, live events and discovering new artists. I also love travelling and experiencing new places, cultures and food. I’m always looking for the next adventure, whether that’s travelling somewhere new, attending a festival or simply spending time with the people close to me.