Atty. Elissa Speight

Atty. Elissa Speight

Elissa Speight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Practice and Labour and Employment Law. Elissa, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2021.

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Profile Summary

About Elissa Speight at a glance

Elissa Speight is a employment and government attorney, practicing at Thomsons. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Government Practice (2027), Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2027), and Lawyer of the Year — Labour and Employment Law, Canberra (Australia) (2025). Serands clients in Canberra and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Elissa Speight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Practice and Labour and Employment Law
  • Elissa, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Elissa Speight's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elissa Speight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Elissa Speight is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Elissa Speight is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys →

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elissa Speight

Where is Elissa Speight's law office located?
Elissa Speight's law practice is located in Canberra. The firm is Thomsons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elissa Speight handle?
Elissa Speight focuses on employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Elissa Speight for a consultation?
You can contact Elissa Speight directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Elissa Speight received?
Elissa Speight's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Government Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law; Lawyer of the Year — Labour and Employment Law, Canberra (Australia); Lawyer of the Year — Labour and Employment Law, Canberra (Australia).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Government Practice
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2027
Lawyer of the Year — Labour and Employment Law, Canberra (Australia)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Labour and Employment Law, Canberra (Australia)
- 2023

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