Tahlia was admitted as a solicitor in NSW in 2016 and was called to the Bar in 2025. During her time as a solicitor, Tahlia was the Solicitor Director of a family law firm in Sydney and regularly appeared in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia as an advocate, acting for Parties and on behalf of the Independent Children’s Lawyer. Tahlia also practiced in criminal law, adoption/surrogacy and estate/family provision litigation.

Tahlia has a particular interest in parenting matters where family structures are complex and diverse. As a solicitor, Tahlia successfully represented the Applicant in the matter of Masson & Parsons [2019] HCA 21, from the commencement of those proceedings in the Family Court of Australia. Since being called to the Bar, Tahlia has worked almost exclusively in family law matters, including both parenting and property disputes, and in the appellate jurisdiction, and has represented parties in interim and final hearings, enforcement applications, contravention applications and subpoena objections.

Tahlia is available to accept briefs in Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong, Newcastle, Canberra, in regional NSW and interstate.

Tahlia graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of New South Wales in 2015. In 2020, Tahlia obtained a Masters of Applied Law (Family Law) from the College of Law.

In 2016, Tahlia obtained qualifications as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and in 2023 became a NMAS Accredited Mediator. Tahlia is available for bookings as a mediator in family law disputes (parenting and property) and can issue Section 60I certificates in the event they are required.