Adele was admitted to practice in 2005 and signed the bar roll in 2006.Prior to studying law Adele had a private town planning practice for 16 years. She has extensive experience in local government and private sectors and in both the statutory and strategic planning disciplines. Adele has a strong background as an advocate before VCAT and Planning Panels Victoria, as well as in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. She is a member of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association.