Management team

Simon Morrison

LLB
Managing Director

Having been the Managing Director and CEO of Shine Justice for the past 8 years, from February 2025, Simon has been the Managing Director with the additional responsibility of leading the firm’s international expansion from a New York base.

Simon has a standing invitation to attend meetings of the Audit and Risk Management and Nomination and Remuneration Committees but does not participate in discussions in relation to his own remuneration.

Simon is an acknowledged leader in workers’ compensation matters 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 international, national and state conferences.

Simon’s deep understanding of and contacts within the legal sector underpin Shine’s strategic positioning and long‑term vision. His experience in policy, regulation and stakeholder management contributes depth to Board decision making.

Simon has long held an interest in International Mass Torts and righting wrong throughout the world when injustice has been evident. His leadership of Shine’s international business is based on his passion.

Simon is a former National President of the Australian Lawyers’ Alliance (ALA), has chaired the ALA’s National Workers Compensation Special Interest Group and sits on the Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice (AAJ).

Carolyn Barker AM

BBus, MBA, FAIM
Chief Executive Officer

Carolyn joined the Group in 2009 as a non‑executive director of Shine Lawyers and served as a non‑executive director of Shine Justice after its listing on the ASX until 2020. Carolyn returned to Shine in 2023, acting as Chief of Staff from November 2023 and being appointed CEO in February 2025.

Carolyn has more than 25 years of executive experience across private and public sectors including law, arts, transport, education and hospitality. Her strengths lie in organisational restructure, strategic leadership and innovation.

She has chaired boards including the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Transport for Brisbane. She currently chairs national apprentice and traineeship organisation MiGroup and the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory.

Carolyn was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2005 for her contributions to business and management and is a QUT Business Alumni Award recipient. She has trained as a nationally accredited mediator.

Marc Devine

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

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.

Marc brings a strategic mindset and a proven track record in driving financial transformation, operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement across complex organisations. 

Marc is passionate about mentoring emerging finance professionals and fostering high performing teams that align financial strategy with long term organisational goals.

Jodie Willey

LLB (Hons)
Chief Operating Officer

Jodie has over 30 years of experience in the legal industry, working as a practising lawyer, leader and innovator. As an innovator in plaintiff law, Jodie spearheaded the creation of early predictive data, making the client journey more seamless and certain. Her early involvement in this space prepares Shine well for its emerging technology and AI capability of today.

She has held senior leadership and national level roles, including Chief Executive Officer at the time of Shine Justice’s listing on the ASX. She was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2019, leading the innovation and business services teams. During FY25, Shine Victoria celebrated its 20 year milestone as a major law firm in the jurisdiction. To further move forward Shine’s reach and positioning in Victoria, Jodie has taken charge as head of legal operations in that state, in order to grow its personal injuries and abuse practices.

Jodie is an Accredited Specialist in personal injury law. She has played a key role in a number of high profile cases, including leading the last civil jury trial in Queensland, delivering a record outcome for survivors of sexual abuse and precipitating change in child protection policy.

Jodie has been a member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for more than two decades. She has a key interest in plaintiff law and class actions on the international scene. She has attended AAJ conferences in the United States on numerous occasions in order to stay abreast of movements in the industry. She has also presented at a legal technology conference in New York on case management platforms.

Jodie has a keen interest in legal technology, innovation and the internationalisation of plaintiff law. She likes to keep mentally and physically strong by competing in marathon and fitness races.

Lisa Flynn

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

Lisa has over 20 years of experience as a practising lawyer. As Chief Legal Officer of Shine, Lisa is responsible for legal strategy and oversight of the firm’s 600‑strong legal team in both the Personal Injuries and Class Actions businesses. She plays a key role in strategic risk management and governance.

Lisa is also responsible for Shine’s New Zealand operations and has worked closely with Managing Director, Simon Morrison for over two decades.

Lisa is an advocacy specialist and a highly regarded expert in abuse law. She has led and been involved in many high‑profile cases, as well as supporting and providing evidence to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides. Lisa is often sought to provide expert commentary in national media and legal publications.

Lisa has been a member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance and the American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association) for more than a decade. She has presented at a national and international level on a range of topics and has been an active participant at numerous national and international conferences relating to the practice of litigation in both personal injuries and class actions. 

Lisa’s professional interests include legal technology and innovation as well as championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in legal practice.

Lisa is a director of Health Voyage, a not‑for‑profit multidisciplinary health services provider. She is also a graduate of the INSEAD executive education program Leading for Results.