Mikhayla Trope is currently serving as an Associate at the Federal Court of Australia and as a Sessional Academic at Macquarie University since October and March 2023, respectively. Previously, Mikhayla held the position of Lawyer at MinterEllison, specializing in Dispute Resolution with a focus on Intellectual Property and Life Sciences, following a role as a Graduate Lawyer with rotations in various practice areas. Mikhayla's experience also includes working as a Paralegal at Cochlear and E Berman & Co. Solicitors, and as a Walanga Muru Tutor and First Year Adviser at Macquarie University. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with First Class Honours in Law and a major in Chemistry from Macquarie University, as well as participation in a Summer School program focused on International and Environmental Law at the University of Hamburg.