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Melissa Powys-Rodrigues is a highly experienced employment lawyer who provides strategic, risk-based legal advice to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's HR teams and senior leadership. Her work spans transactional support, policy development, case management, and litigation, ensuring that employment matters are handled with care and foresight.

With a career that includes roles in both the private sector and across central and local government, Melissa brings a broad and practical perspective to complex employment law challenges. She is known for her pragmatic approach and her ability to translate legal complexities into actionable, business-focused solutions.

Melissa is committed to supporting 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in navigating its legal obligations while fostering a compliant, safe, and inclusive environment for staff and students. Her work underpins the institution’s commitment to excellence in people management and governance.