About

Suzanne Derry is a principal lawyer and consultant with 20 years experience working for social good, creatives and community. 

Suzanne consults on "for-purpose" or social impact projects to support organisations and businesses by designing strategy that works for them. She recommends practical ways to improve programs, evaluates social impact and consults teams to help those doing good things shine brighter.

Suzanne's law practice is specialised in advising and advocating for arts, community and for-purpose projects. Suzanne has lead national legal education programs, reviewed and advised on countless agreements, and participated in domestic and international law and policy work. Suzanne loves creating fabulous contracts for even more excellent people + projects and advising organisations so they can manage risk and embrace opportunities. 

Suzanne's had the honour of collaborating and advocating with First Nations peoples for 15 years, both in Australia and at the United Nations agency, World Intellectual Property Organisation. She has proudly supported Culturally and Linguistically diverse collaborations and projects, and programs promoting the rights of people with disabilities.