Shanti Rama

Shanti is Indigenous Business Australia’s General Counsel. As General Counsel, Shanti is responsible for the provision of legal advice to the board and executive of IBA, and also leads the risk and assurance function of the business. Shanti plays a key role in overseeing IBA’s legal, governance and risk management activities.

Shanti previously held roles as a commercial lawyer, in both private practice and in-house. She has practiced in the Northern Territory and New South Wales, working on a diverse range of significant transactions and major projects for clients including Aboriginal groups, statutory entities, and listed and private companies. Before moving to IBA, Shanti worked at the Northern Land Council, based in Darwin. Shanti has degrees in law and medical science and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.