A person's "good name" is their most valuable equity—but in our "post-first" culture, it is often the first thing to be stolen.

We have transitioned from an age of editorial gatekeepers to an era of unbridled digital dissemination. Today, a reputation built over a lifetime can be dismantled in the palm of a hand. Having navigated the intersection of Law and Cyber Security, I realized that we don't just need new statutes; we need a new toolkit for survival.

Through my work at the City of Gold Coast and my training as a private investigator, I’ve seen the "Reputation Tax" levied against good people. I’ve watched dedicated officials and small business owners endure coordinated digital assaults that cause profound psychological and financial fallout.

This book is the culmination of my path—a shield for those caught in the storm.

The Pillars of My Practice

My approach to the law is shaped by a trinity of mentors: The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, Adjunct Professor Jason Murakami, and Rev. Dr. Jo Inkpin. They have taught me that justice is a synthesis of forensic reality, principled jurisprudence, and spiritual resilience.

"As Aristotle famously said: 'Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation.' For me, that vocation is reclaiming the light of truth for those who have been cast into the shadows of the digital trench."