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James is a graduate of Victoria University in Melbourne and has completed a Master of Laws at Deakin University.

As an articled clerk in 2008 and, upon being admitted, until 2010 James worked in Yarrawonga maintaining a general litigation practice, including family law, contract, tort, commercial, trade practices, deceased estate and property disputes in both Victoria and New South Wales.

From 2010 and until coming to the Bar, James worked as a Senior Solicitor for the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, giving general advice to stakeholders, appearing on behalf of the Commission at prosecutions and court hearings, instructing counsel and also appearing as Counsel Assisting the Commission at public inquiries relating to applications for approval of premises as suitable for electronic gaming machines, as well as applications to vary the number of electronic gaming machines permitted at venues.

James is currently undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy at Victoria University, researching the use of disciplinary tribunals in Australian sport, with a particular focus on the AFL. James is also a member of the Football Federation Victoria Tribunal.

From 27 Oct 2011, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.