Arna Delle-Vergini is a Barrister, Tribunal Member, a trained mediator and accredited advocacy coach. Formerly the Vice President of the Children's Court Bar Association, she is a tireless advocate for children's rights.

Arna was admitted to practice in May 1999 and signed the Roll of Counsel in 2000. Her practice includes alternative dispute resolution, children's law, family law, family violence and personal safety orders, as well as guardianship and administration proceedings. Arna was appointed to the Mental Health Tribunal in 2018.

In 2023 Arna launched an Australian first Children's Law Podcast http://bestinterestspodcast.com.au. The podcast promotes the rights and interests of children one conversation at a time. She also recently won the Lawyers Weekly 'Barrister of the Year' Award and was 1 of the 9 to make the shortlist for the 'Women's Excellence Award' across 29 different award categories.

Arna has a strong interest in coaching and mentoring lawyers. Through her company Ex Curia: Coaching and Consulting, she supports lawyers at undergraduate student level, throughout practical legal training and via ongoing professional development. Arna is a sought after coach and mentor, and has taught variously at ANU, ACU, VU, Leo Cussen Institute, Victoria Legal Aid and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

In July 2013, Arna established New Lawyer Language, a website designed to support emerging lawyers to develop resilience and professionalism, while maintaining health and well being. In 2014, in recognition of her efforts Arna was shortlised for the LIV Mentor of the Year Award. Whilst the website is no longer operational, the material contained in the website is still often used as a reference for students undertaking legal studies at a tertiary level. For blog posts, interviews, readings and articles visit: http://newlawyerlanguage.com/.

Finally, in 2011-2012 Arna also project managed the inaugural Trial Counsel Development Program out of Victoria Legal Aid. The program provided unique training and networking opportunities to junior members of the Victorian Bar.

Other qualifications:

Cert IV in Workplace Assessment & Training

Cert IV in Project Management

Certificate in Managing High Conflict People in Legal Disputes

Memberships:

Children's Court Bar Association

Victorian Association for Restorative Justice

Womens Bar Association