Office Manager/Legal Assistant in Family Law

Cathie Aldrich is the Office Manager and Legal Assistant in the family law team at Cheney Suthers Lawyers, and one of the most experienced legal support professionals in the region. In 2025, Cheney Suthers proudly celebrated Cathie’s 40 year anniversary with the firm, a remarkable milestone that speaks to her unwavering dedication, loyalty and the trust that clients and colleagues place in her year after year.

Over four decades, Cathie has developed an unparalleled depth of knowledge across family law practice and legal office management. She plays a central role in the day-to-day operations of the firm, supporting the family law team with legal administration, file management, client communication and the coordination of legal matters with care and efficiency. Her institutional knowledge of the firm, its clients and the ever-evolving landscape of family law in New South Wales is an invaluable asset to the Cheney Suthers team.

Cathie’s professionalism, reliability and genuine commitment to the clients she serves are hallmarks of everything she does. For many clients navigating the challenges of family law, Cathie is a steady and reassuring presence from the very first point of contact through to the resolution of their matter.

Forty years of dedicated service is a testament not only to Cathie’s exceptional ability, but to the character and values she brings to her work every single day.