Our Team
Navigating the complexities of medical negligence can be an overwhelming challenge. At Stern Law, we recognise the hardships you may face, and that’s why we’ve assembled a team of experts devoted to handling Medical Negligence cases with excellence. Heading this specialized team is Terry, a distinguished Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law.
Terry brings a wealth of experience to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. With our team’s support, you can focus on your recovery while we take care of the legal complexities of your case.
Rest assured, we are committed to guiding you through every step of this journey, ensuring you receive the comprehensive assistance you need.
Meet the Team
At Stern Law, we specialise in medical negligence, tort law, wills & estates.
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible legal representation.
Terence (Terry) Stern
Principal Solicitor
A trail blazer in the legal realm, Terry stands as one of the inaugural lawyers appointed as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries in New South Wales. His contributions have not gone unnoticed, receiving the prestigious Order of Medal of Australia in the Queen’s birthday list of 2022. Terry have served as the esteemed Chair of the Injuries Committee of Law Society NSW for an impressive two decades, showcasing his dedication to the field. Further solidifying his commitment to the legal community, he has been appointed to the esteemed Personal Injury Commission. His extensive experience and accolades underscore his unwavering commitment to excellence and leadership in the realm of personal injuries law.
Medical Negligence | Personal Injury | Commercial
Melanie Stern
Consultant
In 2018, Melanie was recognised in the Doyle’s Guide as a “Rising Star” in family law in New South Wales.
Melanie provides expert advice and representation in a broad range of legal matters, including family and relationship law (divorce, parenting matters, property, complex financial issues, child support, spouse maintenance and de facto relationships) and estate matters (including family provision claims, wills and probate). Melanie feels passionate about assisting people to resolve disputes and move forward with their lives.
Melanie’s extensive knowledge and experience, combined with her strong negotiation skills, allow her to resolve the majority of clients’ disputes outside the court system, which avoids costly and time-consuming litigation. Melanie’s collaborative training offers separating couples an alternative approach to settlement.
Karishini Kaushik
Solicitor
Karishini is well on her way to being a leading medical negligence lawyer. A former medical secretary and daughter of a leading specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist, Karishini has a particular passion for diagnostic negligence, patient advocacy and justice. Graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2020 and admitted to practice in March 2022, Karishini is passionate, dedicated and takes genuine care and interest in her clients and their cases. Not limited to medical negligence, Karishini acts for vulnerable employees in unfair dismissals, students in academic misconduct allegations and vulnerable litigants in Estate matters.
Give us a call and ask for ‘KK’.
Medical Negligence | Unfair dismissal | Academic misconduct
Alysa Dar
Solicitor
Dedicated and accomplished Solicitor with a unique background, combining a successful 25-year business ownership with a passion for law. Over the past 25 years, I’ve not only excelled as a business owner in the beauty industry, empowering women and fostering an inclusive environment but have also leveraged this unique journey to fuel my dedication to the field of law. My extensive background in business ownership has honed my strategic thinking, resilience, and ability to navigate complex challenges. Overcoming the challenge of pursuing law as a second language speaker, I bring an unparalleled perspective and insight into the needs of individuals facing similar linguistic and life challenges.
Wills Estates Probate
Sarah Lowrey
Paralegal
Sarah Lowrey is an aspiring medical negligence solicitor, holding a Bachelor of Midwifery from UTS (2022) and is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor at UNSW. As a registered midwife, she brings valuable experience in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Sarah holds a passionate for supporting vulnerable women through pregnancy and is particularly interested in birth injury and birth trauma claims driven by her firsthand exposure to the complexities of childbirth. This experience has fueled her interest in medical negligence and personal injury law, aligning with her commitment to patient advocacy and achieving positive outcomes for individuals navigating challenges of the healthcare system.
Medical Negligence – birth trauma, birth injuries