Melissa commenced as a trainee solicitor with Porter Davies Lawyers in February 2008. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology. Melissa is currently undertaking her PLT course through The College of Law whilst working full time under the supervision of John Porter and Wayne Penning. She is due to graduate in November and will be admitted as a solicitor in December 2008.

Melissa primarily assists in the property and commercial section of the practice.