Teresa is Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Australia-New Zealand practice, which comprises offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland. She also serves as Co-Chair of Fragomen’s Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, which provides guidance and makes recommendations to actively enhance diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout the firm.

A solicitor and Registered Migration Agent, Teresa has practiced exclusively in the field of immigration law since 1998. Working with clients from a number of industry sectors, she has advised some of the world's largest multinational corporations, as well as major Australian corporations, small and medium-size enterprises, start-ups and individuals. As part of the Asia Pacific region, Teresa works closely with clients and colleagues with regard to regional and global immigration opportunities, programs and management.

Teresa has particular interest in immigration planning for companies establishing themselves in Australia and working with them on their growth plan in Australia, Asia and elsewhere. With significant changes in Australian immigration law in recent years, Teresa has supported clients in the provision of strategic advice, including through presentations and roundtables, to assist clients in navigating these changes and implementing necessary program, policy and process changes. Additionally, Teresa is a member of the Migration Advice Industry Advisory Group, a government-formed and -nominated group that provides strategic advice to the Australian government regarding the migration industry and potential reforms to the legislative framework governing the industry.

Teresa has recently been appointed on a two-year term as a member of the newly formed Migration Member Advisory Committee (MAC) of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).

Teresa is an active contributor and presenter at a range of HR, mobility and related conferences. She also contributes and presents at continuing professional development sessions for immigration advisers and lawyers such as Legalwise. Teresa is a continuing author of immigration publications, including the web-based legal publication LexisNexis Practical Guidance Immigration Law Module, which was launched in 2013.