Carmel Lee is a leading commercial and equity barrister specialising in commercial and equity matters with a focus on contractual disputes, private international law (conflict of laws), property law and succession law. A dedicated part of her practice is providing pro-bono advice and representation in human rights and public interest litigation matters. In these areas she has represented refugees based in Nauru and has provided advice on the freedom to protest and political expression.

Carmel Lee received the Australian Law Awards, Barrister of the Year 2023 and the Women in Law, Barrister of the Year 2022.