To Brief Sheridan, contact her Clerk: (02) 9267 4955, clerk@sgchambers.com.au
At school, Sheridan harboured ambitions to pursue medicine but a formative experience debating euthanasia shifted that focus decisively towards the law, and, in particular, towards criminal law defence. That commitment has remained central throughout a career shaped by a strong belief in the fundamental right to representation, regardless of background, means or allegation.
Sheridan’s practice spans serious summary and indictable matters as well as appellate work. With experience on both sides of the bar table, Sheridan has appeared in numerous high‑profile and demanding matters, acting in defence and as prosecutor (including for both the NSW and Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions). She has also appeared in environmental prosecutions and Commission‑based proceedings, including ICAC, LECC (and the former PIC) as well as coronial proceedings, for witnesses and as Counsel-Assisting.
A thorough, hardworking advocate, Sheridan is a disciplined cross‑examiner and a clear, persuasive closer. She brings a structured, analytical approach to complex evidence, with an ability to break issues down and communicate them plainly and logically.
Outside of her practice, Sheridan enjoys mentoring and regularly judges university competitions. Away from work, interests include sport, fitness and spending time with family and friends.
Areas of Practice
Criminal law
Coronial inquests
Commissions of inquiry
Regulatory prosecutions, including environmental prosecutions
Admissions & Qualifications
Barrister, 2010
Solicitor, 1998 (NSW) and 1999 (Qld)
BSc LLB, Macquarie University, 1996
Professional Background
Solicitor, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld)
Solicitor, Legal Aid Queensland
Solicitor, Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW)
Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW)
Solicitor, Police Integrity Commission
Panel Memberships & Appointments
Legal Aid NSW's Indictable, Complex and Appellate crime barrister panels
Legal Aid NSW's Summary criminal law and Children's criminal law panels
CDPP Counsel List
ODPP Private Briefing Panel