Dentons Appoints Tamara Sims as the New National Leader for Pro Bono Partnerships
In a significant move for Dentons, a leading global law firm, Tamara Sims has been appointed as the National Head of Pro Bono Partner. With over 20 years of experience in the legal and not-for-profit sectors, Sims brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.
Based in Sydney, Sims has a distinguished history of pro bono work and notable public interest cases in Australia, focusing on advocating for marginalised and disadvantaged communities to ensure access to justice. Her areas of expertise include human rights and international human rights law, refugee law, administrative law, disability and discrimination law, victims’ compensation, domestic violence, housing rights, and credit and debt matters.
Sims has demonstrated her commitment to impactful pro bono litigation and advocacy by being involved in significant large-scale public interest and human rights matters across different jurisdictions. In 2025, she was appointed as the national head of pro bono at Dentons Australia, where she will lead the firm’s national pro bono practice. Her role involves strengthening relationships with community partners and pro bono clients, and innovating ways to deliver pro bono legal assistance.
Amber Warren, Dentons’ Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO, is looking forward to working with Dentons’ lawyers to find new and innovative ways to deliver pro bono legal assistance. Jodie Wauchope, a Partner at Dentons and the current Head of Pro Bono, is also looking forward to seeing Dentons' pro bono clients and lawyers benefit from Sims' extensive experience.
Pro bono work forms a significant part of Dentons' commitment to its communities, and the firm is committed to having a positive impact on the communities it serves. Sims' appointment is expected to further drive Dentons' contribution and impact as a firm.
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Sims' extensive experience in pro bono and business sectors will aid in strengthening Dentons' national pro bono practice and community partnerships. The firm's commitment to finance and business is further emphasized through Sims' appointment as a means to positively impact the communities they serve.
