Meet Our Team
Craig Eade
Principal Solicitor
Advocating for the interests of Aboriginal people has been an abiding interest for Craig since he was a law student at the University of Newcastle. Craig's passion for equity, initiated a successful campaign to establish the inaugural position of Indigenous Representative on the University of Newcastle Law Association Committee. His passion for Aboriginal people continued during his internship at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), where he authored the policy guideline now used by AAT employees working with Aboriginal people. His high-level performance and devotion to his Aboriginal values during his cadetship at Legal Aid enabled him to obtain a position as a solicitor at Legal Aid’s Newcastle Office, where he then implemented the Indigenous Placement Program.
Craig continues to advocate for Aboriginal people in both policy and legal aspect; his high motivation and active involvement in addressing Aboriginal student needs at UON was recently recognised by his appointment as a member of the Newcastle Law School Advisory Board. Craig is also Appointed to the Legal Aid Family Law, Care and Protection, Criminal Law and Civil Law panels.
Kaylea Tilsley
Solicitor
Kaylea completed her Bachelor of Laws and Diploma of Legal Practice in 2022 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia in 2023.
Kaylea's main practice areas are Family Law and Criminal Law. Kaylea has been working with Resolve Legal Professionals since August 2018 and over that time has gained experience in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Child Crime, Wills and Estates, and Child Law
Danielle Lewis
Graduate Solicitor
Danielle completed her final year of her Bachelor of Laws and Diploma of Legal Practice at the University of Newcastle at the end of 2023. Danielle also completed a Bachelor of Arts (graduating with Distinction) in 2021, with a major in Modern History and minor in Ancient History. Danielle was recently admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
In 2022, Danielle was placed on the Dean’s Merit List for achieving the highest grade within the course LAWS6028 Criminal Practice and Procedure. Danielle also placed on the University of Newcastle’s Faculty Commendation List in both 2019 and 2021.
Danielle has been working with Resolve Legal Professionals since November 2021. Danielle’s main areas of legal interest are Criminal Law and Care and Protection, and she is passionate about access to advocacy within the Australian justice system, particularly for groups and individuals who are otherwise ostracised from traditional legal processes.
In her spare time, Danielle enjoys reading, travelling, playing basketball, and caring for her houseplants.
Tahlia Nicholas
Legal Assistant
Tahlia is currently completing a Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology at the University of Newcastle., looking to graduate in 2026.
Tahlia’s main areas of legal interest are Criminal Law and Care and Protection. She is particularly interested in the benevolence of Legal Aid, to assist those who would otherwise not be able to afford legal support. This is backed by a belief that everyone deserves to understand and have access to representation in our legal system.
When not in the office, Tahlia enjoys working as a barista, frequenting the gym and travelling as much as possible.
