Hey! I’m Imogen, a third-year JD student and this year’s President of the Melbourne Sports Law Association. Before starting law school, I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology at The University of Melbourne.

I’m passionate about all things sport and spend most of my time playing footy or cheering on Richmond in the AFL and AFLW. Beyond footy, I’ve played and coached basketball and netball, and grew up swimming. I’m also an avid supporter of the Matildas and Chelsea (proudly Sam Kerr’s #1 fan) and love following the tennis and cricket, especially during the Australian Open and The Ashes.

My interest in sports law was initially piqued by governance frameworks and their function in shaping inclusion and integrity within sport - particularly regarding the participation of women and gender-diverse athletes.  This evolved through my time on the committee of my previous football club, where I observed first-hand the structural inequalities women and gender diverse people face in sport, from grass roots to elite levels. From this introduction, my passion has grown to encompass all facets of the interplay between sport and law, especially arbitration and governance.

Hi! I’m James, a third-year JD student and MSLA’s Vice President for 2026. This is my third year on the committee, and I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for us!

 I love all things sport, in particular soccer and footy. I’m a proud Essendon supporter, and support Manchester City in the Premier League. I’m also an avid MMA fan, and enjoy spending my Sundays watching UFC cards. 

Having spent a considerable amount of my childhood in the Middle East, I have taken a particular interest in the sudden uprise of sports-washing and the legal complexities surrounding it, especially in relation to Saudi-Arabia’s involvement in the soccer realm. I’m super keen to keep learning about sports law while working alongside the rest of the committee this year.

Hey there! I’m Shalaaka – a second-year JD student at the Melbourne Law School. After serving as a first-year representative for MSLA in 2024, I’m so excited to be the Executive Officer this year. 

Before the JD, I did my Bachelor of Arts at UniMelb too, majoring in international politics and minoring in philosophy. Outside of the academic world, I’m a long-suffering St Kilda fan, and an avid follower of tennis and cricket. I’m really interested in learning more about how litigation works in the sports world, both domestically in leagues such as the AFL, but also internationally. Doping scandals in the worlds of tennis and Olympics have also piqued my interests, and I’m keen on understanding the regulatory bodies behind it all. I’m looking forward to exploring the cross-section of my passion for sports and the law, and meeting a bunch of like-minded people along the way!

 Hello! I’m Will, a third-year JD student at the Melbourne Law School. After serving as a general committee member for MSLA in 2025, I am delighted to serve as the Treasurer for 2026.   

I have proudly represented Unimelb in the University Basketball League for four years, winning the national championship in 2023. Off the court, I’m a dedicated fan of the OKC Thunder in the NBA, though my heart truly belongs to football (the round one), where I have sacrificed plenty of sleep supporting Chelsea in the EPL. I’m also an avid follower of Formula 1 and the AFL (carn the Hawks).

Within sports law, my interests lie in the role of governing bodies, particularly in regulating competition. I’m also deeply interested in sports agency, with a focus on contracts and sponsorships.

Hi, I’m Julia, a second-year JD student and Events Officer for 2026! I’m honoured to return to the committee this year and am excited to aid the continued development of MSLA’s vibrant community and further its contributions to the field.  Before the JD I completed my Bachelor of Commerce at UniMelb, and became fascinated by the intersection of sport, commerce and the law.

I closely follow discourse surrounding women in sport and have experience as an internal auditor, assessing the legislative compliance of major Australian sports betting agencies. This gave me valuable insight into the practical realities of regulation, integrity systems and the broader governance challenges facing the sports industry. Born and raised in Perth, I’m a lifelong lover of sport and the outdoors. I’m particularly passionate about open water swimming, tennis, distance running and soccer.

I’m looking forward to learning more about the world of sports law and meeting some more amazing people in 2026!

Hi ! My name is Allie, a second year JD student, and one of MSLA’s Events Officers in 2026. After a memorable and rewarding year on the committee in 2025 as a general member, I am so excited to help facilitate events that foster a sense of community, spark curiosity and create meaningful professional connections. 

Within sports law I am particularly interested in the equal treatment of athletes, commercial contracts and the commercialisation of the sporting industry. I’m excited to continue to build on MSLA’s intersectional environment which allows students to connect with professionals meaningfully across both the sporting and legal sectors.

 Sport has maintained importance in my life from a young age with my weekends typically consisting of watching AFL or AFLW, marathon training or playing some sort of team sport, no matter what time of year it is! For me, sport is more than competition, it creates a community, capacity for connection and outlet amidst what can be a consuming degree. I hope to emanate sport’s ability to provide energy, belonging and balance to MSLA’s events this year. 

Hi there! I’m Lucie and I am excited to be one of MSLA’s Communications Officers for 2026. I am third-year JD student, having previously completed a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Politics and Asian Studies). 

I’m a longtime fan of the Melbourne Vixens in the Netball (but with a soft spot for the Sunshine Coast Lightning) and also an avid fan of Collingwood in the AFL and AFLW.  

Coming from a Politics background in my undergraduate degree, I have a particular interest in sports diplomacy and how sport is used as a tool of national power to create and sustain Australia’s regional partnerships (especially in the Indo-Pacific region) ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. I also find the legal liability of large-scale sports events incredibly interesting, especially in relation to ultra-endurance events.  

I am very excited to be joining MSLA in 2026 to continue building on the committee’s success in 2025. 

Hi! I’m Ashlyn, an LLM candidate and the MSLA Masters Representative for 2026! Before commencing the LLM, I completed an LLB and BA (International Relations) at Curtin University in Perth.

I am big netball fan, having grown up playing the sport in both women’s and mixed competitions. Besides playing, I have also been a Netball Australia accredited umpire and served on the committee of my club in Perth. Coming from Western Australia, I am a dedicated West Coast Fever supporter (still recovering from the 2025 SSN final).

With an International Relations background, I am particularly interested in the intersection between sport, history and politics, and the role of the law in this nexus. I am also passionate about advocating for underrepresented sports, including netball, especially in the context of major events and player contractual rights.