Meet Our Team

Monique Hennessy

With firsthand experience in business and media, I understand the challenges you face. I provide clear, commercially grounded legal advice to help you make informed decisions and achieve your business goals.

Monique is your go-to legal professional for everything business and legal, with a specific focus in supporting the media, entertainment, and creative industries

Olivia Stern

Olivia is a seasoned Estate Planning Lawyer with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in managing and preserving wealth across generations. With a keen eye for detail and a compassionate approach, Olivia has built a reputation for providing tailored estate planning solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Olivia is committed to guiding clients through every step of the estate planning process with clarity and sensitivity, helping them achieve peace of mind for the future.

Olivia Stern

Ariane Oakes

Ariane is a senior lawyer with a focus on commercial and transactional matters. She is passionate about helping clients reach practical, negotiated outcomes.

Ariane values collaboration, pays close attention to detail, and prides herself on being approachable and easy to work with.  

Paula Reid

Paula is an experienced senior lawyer who provides legal services for private clients including property transactions (both residential and commercial), deceased estates, wills, powers of attorney, and appointments of enduring guardian.

Paula values and enjoys helping clients with legal transactions that they have little or no understanding of and guiding them through with clear advice throughout the transaction.

PJ Castillo

A dedicated and experienced paralegal with a genuine passion for the law and continuous learning. Known for supporting a wide range of legal professionals, she brings a versatile background with specialized expertise in contract review and full contract lifecycle management.

Her enthusiasm for legal study and meticulous attention to detail make her a valued asset in any legal team.

Jackie Lou Moleño

Jackie contributes to the marketing efforts at Connected Legal, specialising in creating social graphics, managing targeted email campaigns, overseeing website updates, and developing effective advertising strategies to enhance the firm’s online visibility and achieve its marketing goals. 

Jackie Lou Moleño

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