David Scanlan

Employment Law Practice Lead - WA

I believe in leading with integrity, listening with empathy, and building workplaces where people and purpose align.
David combines deep legal expertise with people-focused leadership to drive strategic employment law and HR initiatives.

Calm, collaborative and strategic, he brings clarity to complex challenges, balancing empathy with analytical insight to achieve practical outcomes.

Known for his inclusive and solutions-oriented style, David builds trust with stakeholders and delivers sustainable change.

With a rare blend of legal and HR expertise, David is passionate about creating workplaces that foster growth, care and high performance.

He provides practical, people-centred solutions that enhance employee experience, ensure compliance, and support cultural transformation.

David’s expertise spans workplace, education and safety law, investigations, discrimination, privacy, compliance, governance, risk management and organisational development.

Qualifications & Memberships

Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Psychology)