Alberta McKenzie

Alberta McKenzie is a Senior Solicitor at Kay+Lynch, where she leverages her diverse experience from both the creative and legal industries. Alberta has extensive experience as in-house counsel at one of Australia’s leading commercial radio stations, handling multiparty, high-profile litigation and regulatory investigations. Her ability to deliver nuanced, commercial advice in complex transactional matters is well acknowledged by clients. Alberta's background in trade publishing, with roles at Amazon Australia and the Copyright Agency, enriches her understanding of the commercial and creative challenges faced by artists and arts organisations. Valued for her empathetic and incisive legal guidance, Alberta excels in drafting and negotiation. Alberta’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney, and she is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW, and the Federal and High Courts of Australia. Her representative experience includes advising high-profile clients, such as a pre-eminent Aboriginal art dealer on legacy art sales and a renowned Sydney-based architecture firm on significant design and construction contracts. Alberta also represented clients in complex multiparty Federal Court litigation involving whistleblower claims and provided strategic advice to a national arts organisation on venue hire and contracts. Before joining Kay+Lynch, Alberta worked as a Legal Counsel at NOVA Entertainment, where she managed diverse commercial agreements and advised on pressing legal matters including consumer law and copyright issues. At Gadens, she further honed her litigation skills in commercial disputes and contributed to the firm's wellbeing initiatives. Alberta’s early career was marked by various roles in the publishing sector that enriched her capabilities in legal research, contract management, and compliance, making her a dynamic asset in any legal setting. Alberta's commitment to law is complemented by her continuous involvement in volunteer legal services, underscoring her dedication to both community and profession.