Sagorika specialises in employment and industrial relations law. She also accepts briefs in commercial law and criminal law.

Sagorika commenced legal practice in 2015 after completing a Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) at Monash University. Since then, she has practised in specialist employment law firms in Victoria and the United Kingdom. In 2020, Sagorika worked as an assistant to Mr Mark Irving QC.

Since being called to the Bar, Sagorika has regularly appeared unled in matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Fair Work Commission, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Sagorika is recognised for her demonstrated ability to resolve complex multifaceted disputes. She prides herself on her pragmatic approach to resolve legal problems and providing timely advice to instructors and clients.

Sagorika is passionate about human rights, speaks three languages, and has been published in Oxford Public International Law (Online Journal) and Rapporteur.

Prior to legal practice, Sagorika worked as a mariner on yachts and motor vessels, and has completed a Bachelor’s Degree in arts, politics and international studies.

Employment Law

Sagorika has extensive experience representing both employee and employer clients across various sectors and industries. She has a particular interest in general protections applications and complex disputes, including misleading and deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law and accessorial liability claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

Other areas

In commercial law, Sagorika has been briefed in Victorian Supreme Court and County Court matters involving contractual disputes, debt claims and director’s liability.

She also accepts briefs in low level criminal law matters, and matters involving financial crime.

Class actions

Since joining the bar, Sagorika has been briefed as junior Counsel by the SDA in two high profile underpayment class actions against McDonald’s Australia and its franchisees, and one underpayment class action against Aldi. The work she undertook included drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses and collating data and advice for Senior Counsel’s review and consideration.

Cases:

1. Cannan v Dollarama Australia Pty Limited [2026] FCAFC 41; Junior to Marc Felman KC Full Federal Court Appeal from an interlocutory order in representative proceedings alleging underpayment in contravention of an Award and Enterprise Agreement;
2. Clarke v Beiler Constructions Pty Ltd as trustee for Fox Trading Trust [2026] FCA 734; Lead Counsel acting for the Applicant Proceeding involving a number of causes of action including sexual harassment pursuant to the new s527D of the FW Act, general protections, award underpayments;
3. Young v Gey Van Pittius and Landman [2024] SAET 19 (22 March 2024);
4. Young v Gey Van Pittius and Landman (No2) [2024] SAET 89;
5. Lees v Asaleo Personal Care Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 334; Appeal against order dismissing an application for costs under s 570(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – whether primary judge erred in failing to find that a refusal to accept a Calderbank offer was unreasonable;
6. Dr Madelé Van Dyk v Flinders University [2023] FWC 2301;
7. Mr Pawel Jan Slowinski v OS MCAP Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 412;
8. Patrick Garas v Culture Kings Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 505; Application for an unfair dismissal remedy – applicant involved in altercation – claim of self- defence rejected - termination not harsh, unjust or unreasonable – application dismissed.