Liz Kershaw is an experienced patent and intellectual property administrator and executive assistant with extensive experience supporting mdp Directors and legal teams across corporate, commercial, and intellectual property matters. She is highly skilled in preparing, managing, and maintaining complex legal documents, coordinating workflows, and liaising with clients and external stakeholders, while ensuring critical deadlines are met with accuracy, consistency, and discretion. Liz takes pride in being a reliable bridge between lawyers and clients, contributing to efficient outcomes and positive client relationships.

With over 14 years’ experience in trade mark and intellectual property law, Liz has a strong understanding of the importance of precision, timeliness, attention to detail, and client confidentiality. As a key member of the administration operations team, she also manages mdp’s marketing newsletters, insights blog, and website, keeping principals, legal teams, associates, and clients informed of industry-relevant news and legislative developments.

Liz completed a Certificate III in Business Administration while at Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans (FAKC) before joining the tier-one firm, Davies Collison Cave (DCC), to work on iconic trademarks for brands such as Nintendo, Breville, Coles, Burberry, Selena Gomez and more.