Management team

Simon Morrison

LLB
Managing Director

Simon became the Managing Director of Shine in 2012, after joining Shine Lawyers in 1988 and becoming a partner of the firm in 1995.

Simon is a former National President of the Australian Lawyers’ Alliance (ALA), chaired the ALA’s National Workers Compensation Special Interest Group and sits on the Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice. Simon has particular expertise in and is an acknowledged leader in workers’ compensation and is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in personal injury law. He has given evidence at numerous government inquiries, has assisted in drafting legislation and has been a regular speaker at national and state conferences.

Simon contributes skills and expertise to the Board including executive management of a listed company, strategy, industry experience, strategic marketing and policy, regulation and stakeholder management.

Simon is Shine’s Managing Director. He has a standing invitation to attend meetings of the Audit & Risk Management and Nomination and Remuneration Committees, but does not participate in any discussions in relation to his own remuneration.

Carolyn Barker AM

BBus, MBA, FAIM
Chief Executive Officer

Carolyn has been associated with Shine Justice since 2009 and was formerly a non-executive director when Shine listed on the ASX.

With over 30 years’ experience, Carolyn has held various c-level positions Australia-wide and in ANZ organisations in media, transport services, private education and commercial services, the majority of which was within the private equity environment. Similarly, her company director experience spans two decades where she has sat on or chaired private, government and not for profit company boards. Carolyn brings expertise in organisational restructure, executive management, strategy planning and innovation. She has a strong focus on commercial agility and acumen.

Previously Carolyn chaired the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in the early 2000s and until recently was Chair of the Transport for Brisbane Board. She is currently Chair of the national apprentice and traineeship organisation, MiGroup, and Australian Performing Arts Conservatory. Carolyn is a Member in the Order of Australia (AM) awarded for her service to management and education organisations and the arts and is a QUT School of Business Alumni Award winner. She is also a nationally accredited mediator.

Marc Devine

Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Fellow of CPA
Chief Financial Officer

Marc joined the Group as Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for the financial direction of the Group, in September 2024.

Marc is an established senior finance executive with over two decades of experience in all aspects of financial and executive management and commercial finance, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of ASX listed Alliance Aviation Services Limited (ASX:AQZ). Previously Mr Devine held senior finance roles at Mater Health Services and Metro North Hospital and Health Service in Queensland.

Jodie Willey

LLB (Hons)
Chief Operating Officer

Jodie has worked at Shine for over 29 years, holding senior leadership and national level roles, including Chief Executive Officer at the time of Shine Justice’s listing on ASX.

Jodie is an Accredited Specialist in personal injury law and is highly experienced in all areas of personal injuries law. She was appointed Chief Operating Officer in December 2019, leading shared services teams.

Prior to Jodie’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer, she led the Innovation team.

Jodie has particular responsibility for overseeing Shine's Victorian, Territories and South Australian practices in FY25.

Lisa Flynn

LLB (Hons 1), B Com (Hons 1)
Chief Legal Officer

Lisa recently celebrated 25 years with the Group. She joined Shine Lawyers as an articled clerk and now holds the position of Chief Legal Officer for the Group overseeing all legal teams across the business.

Lisa has a passion for and deep understanding of Shine’s business, its clients and its people. Having gained experience in a variety of leadership roles and practice areas, Lisa lives and breathes Shine’s values, shaping our people into exemplary practitioners.

Lisa is a highly regarded expert in abuse law and has been active in lobbying government for change in line with the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. She has also supported clients at the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides. Lisa is often sought to provide expert commentary in national media and legal publications and has spoken internationally on legal issues regarding the abuse of children. Her commitment to legislative reform in this vital area is driven by her desire to better protect children and other vulnerable people, nationally and internationally.