Kim is a highly experienced lawyer, specialising in all aspects of criminal law. She is the Principal of McFarlane Criminal Lawyers and has practised law in Gippsland for most of her legal career after moving from Melbourne in 2007.  Kim brings an analytical mind and passion for advocacy to the board.  Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Policy Major) from Deakin University and the degrees of Bachelor of Laws and Masters in Global Business Law from Latrobe University. Kim was awarded the Law Institute of Victoria President’s Award for Rising Star of the Year in 2011.  Together with her dedication to her clients and law firm, Kim values the opportunity to contribute to the local community as a small business owner, and through her volunteer roles on several local community committees and sponsoring many local sporting clubs. Kim was appointed to the Board of Neerim District Health Service in June 2020.