Rob is an intellectual property specialist, with a deep knowledge of commercial law and litigation developed through 20+ years of senior roles in multinational companies, such as Johnson & Johnson Research and Mylan, as well as private practice roles in top-tier law firms and patent and trade mark attorney firms, including Allens and Sprusons & Ferguson.
Rob is the embodiment of a lifelong learner, achieving multiple and multi-faceted degrees. He has actively combined his qualifications and experience to support his life’s calling of being a legal advocate for providing equal access to education and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities.
Silberstein & Associates Principal for over 9 years
Silberstein & Associates is an Australian-based legal services firm, specialising in Intellectual Property, Litigation and Corporate & Commercial Law. The firm works with individuals, entrepreneurs, corporations, and law and patent attorney firms across multiple jurisdictions.
Northcott and Northcott Innovation Director across both organisations (with some overlap) spanning 15 years
Northcott is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations and is a registered NDIS provider, we employ almost 2,500 staff and provide empowering, personalised services to over 13,500 people with disability, their families and carers each year.
National Justice Program (NJP) Advisory Board member for over 3 years
NJP is one of Australia’s leading organisations in human rights advocacy, litigation and legal reform with initiatives giving voice to the vulnerable who would otherwise be unable to find legal representation.
The Project applies expertise from academics, legal practitioners and advocates from a wide range of disciplines, to advance human rights and seek justice primarily for First Nations peoples, asylum seekers and refugees.