Keelia Fitzpatrick, Associate

Keelia has practiced in employment and industrial law since 2017. She has worked in the Australian and global trade union movements across a variety of legal, campaigning and research roles.

 She led the establishment of the Victorian Young Workers Centre as the inaugural Director, leading its successful campaign to reform wage theft laws in Victoria. More recently she has supported trade unions in South and South East Asia to advance workers’ rights across global supply chains, with a particular focus on the garment sector.

 As an Associate at Echo Law, Keelia works primarily on consumer and shareholder class actions. 

 Professional Qualifications and Admissions

  • Admitted,  Supreme Court of Victoria

  • Master of Laws (International Human Rights), University of Galway

  • Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University

 Career History

  • 2025-present Echo Law

  • 2023-2024 Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU)

  • 2019-2023 Solidarity Centre Cambodia

  • 2015-2018 Young Workers Centre (Victoria)

 Memberships and Associations

  • Law Institute of Victoria

  • Australian Services Union