VGSO executive leadership team

Matthew Hocking, Victorian Government Solicitor

Leading the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office, Matthew is the primary source of legal services for the government and public sector agencies, including the Attorney-General and Ministers and Secretaries.

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Alison O'Brien PSM, Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor

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Public Law and Planning Branch

Alison leads a group of 25 lawyers responsible for providing a wide range of legal services to Government clients. Alison's clients value her considerable experience and her practical understanding of Government.

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Carol Orfanos, Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor

Police Advisory Branch

Carol leads a team of 26 lawyers and support staff dedicated exclusively to advising Victoria Police on a broad range of legal issues. Carol is an experienced lawyer and leader across the public sector.

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Rebecca Radford, Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor

Commercial Property and Technology

Rebecca leads a team of lawyers providing advice across a broad range of commercial matters including tendering and procurements, information handling, contract drafting and negotiation, establishing public entities, major projects, funding arrangements, contract management and governance.

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Sam Corrie, Director of People and Culture

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People and Culture

Sam leads the People and Culture Branch to achieve VGSO's strategic people goals. The branch's focus is on professional growth and development, attracting and retaining talent, creating a positive environment for high performance, and the health and wellbeing of all VGSO employees.

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Will Yates, Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor

Workplace relations, Regulatory, Administrative Law, Safety and Inquiries Branch

Will is an experienced Victorian Government lawyer specialising in Royal Commissions and Inquiries, litigation, indemnity proceedings, general commercial, regulatory and administrative law matters. Will has a strong understanding of the client perspective and the need for excellent legal advice and strategy.

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