Kara is an experienced personal injury practitioner, having earned specialist accreditation in personal injury law before being called to the Bar in 2024. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants across Queensland, including in North Queensland.
Before transitioning to the Bar, Kara built a diverse career, dedicating significant time to giving back to the profession. She served as a Councillor of the Queensland Law Society for eight years, including terms as Vice President and President. Kara also served as a non-executive director of the Law Council of Australia in 2022–2023 and was the Legal Member of the former Prostitution Licensing Authority.
In 2023, Kara received the prestigious Leneen Forde AC Woman Lawyer of the Year Award. She was also a finalist for Mentor of the Year in 2019 (Lawyers Weekly).
Kara accepts briefs across a wide range of matters, with particular expertise in insurance advocacy, personal injury work (including catastrophic claims, historical abuse, and medical negligence), regulatory issues, inquests, and civil litigation.