Senior Associate
Email: paniz@reidfamilylawyers.com.au
Professional Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (with Distinction) University of New South Wales
- Admitted Solicitor, Supreme Court of NSW and High Court of Australia
- Member, Law Society NSW
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
Experience and Personal Overview
Paniz is a Senior Associate at Reid Family Lawyers, bringing extensive experience in family law, having exclusively worked in family law since 2015.
Before joining Reid Family Lawyers in July 2024, Paniz worked at specialist family law firms, honing her skills in financial settlements and dispute resolution. Her passion for delivering strategic and commercially sound solutions is complemented by her deep understanding of court processes, gained through her time as a Judicial Associate in Divisions 1 and 2 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and later as a Deputy Registrar. In these roles, she conducted conciliation conferences, managed National Divorce Lists, and oversaw a wide range of procedural matters, giving her invaluable insight into judicial decision-making.
Paniz advises on all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on property and financial settlements, financial agreements, parenting disputes (including international matters and family violence), child support, spousal maintenance, and enforcement proceedings. As a Nationally Accredited Mediator, she is skilled in both conducting mediations and representing clients during mediations. Her expertise in complex financial and parenting matters, paired with her mediation skills, enables her to resolve disputes efficiently.
Paniz completed her Juris Doctor (with Distinction) from the University of New South Wales and is admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Paniz is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and is currently completing her studies to become an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
