Kerry Dick
Kerry Dick
Trainee Attorney


Level 23, 200 Queen St
Melbourne VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA
Tel +61 3 8618 4136
Fax +61 3 8618 4199
Kerry is a Trainee Patent Attorney in the Melbourne Engineering team.
 
Kerry holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) from the University of Hertfordshire and after completing a Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) at Monash University, was admitted to the Legal Profession in February 2010.
 
Kerry has over 13 years experience in the Automotive Industry, working with companies such as GM Holden and the BMW Group, as a Specialist Safety Engineer. During this time she gained experience in all aspects of structural safety design, finite element analysis and high speed vehicle crashworthiness testing. Having worked in England, Europe, and Detroit before settling in Australia, Kerry has worked on a variety of iconic models such as the Mini, the VE Commodore and the Chevrolet Camaro.
 
Following completion of a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Kerry is now studying a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property, whilst working towards becoming a Registered Patent Attorney.
 
Education
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Automotive), University of Hertfordshire, 1996
  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor), Monash University, 2009
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Leo Cussen Institute, 2009
  • Master of Laws (Intellectual Property), Monash University, current
Key Areas of Expertise
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Linear and non-linear finite element analysis
  • Structural body design and assembly
  • Chassis development and suspension systems
  • Engine and power-train development
  • High and low speed vehicle crashworthiness
  • Global vehicle safety and legislative testing protocols
  • Metal forming processes and forming analysis
  • Material processing and press tooling
  • Plastic moulding and low density foams
  • Energy absorption and mass reduction technologies
  • CAD, CAE software and tools
Professional Affiliations
  • Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Chartered Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
  • Associate Member of the Law Institute of Victoria
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