Ashlee Wachtel

Why Ashlee?

Ashlee is a strategic legal thinker and mentor with advanced family law expertise. Her sharp legal mind, divorce coaching expertise and leadership role allow her to guide complex matters and the lawyers she leads with clarity, confidence, and control.

More about Ashlee

Ashlee Wachtel is a Legal Team Manager and Senior Solicitor with deep expertise in complex family law. She is recognised for her intellectual rigour, strategic legal thinking, and sharp analytical mind, bringing clarity and leadership to every matter she leads.

Ashlee holds a Master of Applied Law (Family Law) from the College of Law, Australia’s nationally recognised specialist training body for family lawyers. She graduated with the Sandra Paul Memorial Prize for best-performing student, reflecting both her academic excellence and depth of legal understanding.

Ashlee works across all facets of family law, including complex parenting matters, property settlements, and high-conflict disputes. Her advice is grounded in a precise understanding of the law, strong technical skill, and an ability to think several steps ahead. Clients benefit from her clear reasoning, practical judgment, and ability to cut through complexity to identify the path to resolution.

In her role as Legal Team Manager, Ashlee provides leadership and mentorship to the legal team. She supports the development of lawyers through strategic guidance, knowledge sharing, and a strong commitment to legal excellence. Her leadership strengthens the quality, consistency, and depth of advice delivered across the firm.

Ashlee’s experience includes working as a Judge’s Associate in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, giving her valuable insight into judicial decision-making and court processes. This experience enhances her strategic approach to litigation, negotiation, and risk assessment.

Alongside her legal expertise, Ashlee is a Collaborative Practitioner, Conflict Resolution Expert, and Certified Divorce Coach. This combination allows her to manage complex matters with both legal precision and an informed understanding of human behaviour — particularly in high-conflict situations.

Ashlee has been recognised as a Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Finalist (2021) and a Finalist for Senior Associate of the Year at the Women in Law Awards (2025), reflecting her standing within the profession and her leadership in modern family law.

Her intellectual strength, legal depth, and commitment to mentoring make Ashlee a central figure in the firm and a powerful advocate for clients navigating complex family law matters.