Corporate & communications law firm Truman Hoyle has promoted Karen Bohm to senior lawyer in its industrial practice.

Bohm (pictured) joined the firm in 2005 after returning to Australia from London, where she had practised in a boutique industrial law firm.

At Truman Hoyle, Karen advises many of the firm's communications, technology and energy law clients on industrial matters. She is currently a member of the defence team in a major NSW occupational health and safety case.

Truman Hoyle has also appointed James Baxter as lawyer to the industrial practice to assist clients with WorkChoices compliance.