Our People

Grant Renkema LLB
Principal

Alphastream Lawyers’ principal solicitor Grant Renkema would much prefer to be either camping & four-wheel driving in the Victorian high country or, most recently, riding in the drops along Beach Road. He (grudgingly) makes the sacrifice to be front and centre at the office where his 25+ years of commercial, property, litigation and general legal knowledge and experience are second to none.

Sarah Barnett LLB

An experienced practitioner of over 20 years, Sarah Barnett’s corporate and senior commercial law background is greatly appreciated at Alphastream. Sarah brings experience at the highest level in trademark and copyright law, contract law and commercial litigation. An author with a passion for travel, Sarah recently cleverly combined both interests by writing a children’s adventure novel.

Maria Papadopoulos LLB

Solicitor Maria Papadopoulos brings to Alphastream Lawyers a strong legal background and a reassuringly calm, careful practical approach to wills, probate and family law matters. Having spent many years working closely with solicitors as a legal assistant before becoming one herself, Maria has seen legal files from just about every angle, including the small details that can make a very large difference. Her attention to detail, ability to understand client needs with genuine empathy, and knack for finding practical solutions make her a steady hand when life’s legal complications arrive uninvited. Away from the office, Maria enjoys keeping fit at the gym and, more importantly, preserving the sacred family tradition of her Greek grandmother’s Friday evening dinners — a weekly commitment that, quite rightly, outranks almost everything else. Any request for a late Friday afternoon appointment with Maria will almost certainly be politely declined.

Anna Orsulic

Introducing our front-of-house star Anna Orsulic. With over 16 years in the legal profession up her polished sleeve, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to providing service and support to clients and staff alike. Our reception and administration are in safe hands with Anna. Anna is also an active member of the firm’s chocoholic co-hort. When freed from the shackles of reception, Anna enjoys country drives, camping and going home to the farm to mend fences and chase rogue goats (talents that might also come in handy during work hours…).

Kerrie Fisher – Licensed Conveyancer

Kerrie’s thirty years of practice in the conveyancing arena ensures her clients are offered a wealth of knowledge, experience and support. She first stepped foot in a legal office at the tender age of 16 years and had set up her own conveyancing business by the age of just 25. When not supporting clients with their property purchases during the week, Kerrie (mostly cheerfully) runs a personal Uber service for her high-achieving sporting children at the weekends and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Kari Presant BA (Psychology); BA (Social Work)

Hailing from the Californian sunshine by birth, Kari Presant is an important addition to our Alphastream team. Taking on the onerous task of managing marketing and staff matters, it is generally suspected (by the staff) that Kari draws extensively on her psychology and social work degrees in her day to day role. While a Melbourne local since 2005, Kari has never quite shaken her American accent or love for the beach, with her family’s favourite local haunt being Phillip island

Office cat or dog, or goat

If we had one, we could write about it here. Surely a goat is the most environmentally friendly option, excelling as it would in document shredding. This is a good option for a law firm. And if you like this idea, feel free to tell the boss. (After a number of years, he’s still waiting on a client to, at the end of our engagement, authorize the destruction of their documents via the goat).