Membership
Each year 30,000 pro bono hours from LawRight members increases access to housing, income and legal rights and improves the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people.
Support Access to Justice by:
Accepting referrals
Accept referrals of cases with legal merit for disadvantaged Queenslanders and community groups.
Creating systemic change
Participate in research, community legal education, and law reform work to effect systemic change.
Working with us
Become involved in LawRight’s direct legal services including our Community and Health Justice Partnerships and Court and Tribunal Services.
If you join as a member, you can determine the level of your pro bono work, if any. Joining does not create an obligation to do a certain amount of pro bono. Rather, LawRight members may choose to undertake work when they have capacity and an interest in the subject matter
LawRight members include barristers, law firms, incorporated legal practices (ILPs), and corporate and government legal units. Together, they share a commitment to improving access to justice in Queensland.
Become a Member
To join as a member of LawRight, please fill out and return the membership application form with payment.
We will then organise for your membership to be formally approved by our management committee.
If you have any questions about how membership works, please call us on (07) 3846 6317 or email [email protected].
Renew your Membership
LawRight Membership is paid annually by financial year.
To renew your Membership, please choose the relevant payment button.
If you have any questions about your current Membership payments or status, please call us on (07) 3846 6317 or email [email protected].
Our Members
Thank you to our existing members
Member Law Firms
Allens Linklaters
Ashurst
Baker & McKenzie
Barry Nilsson Lawyers
Bartley Cohen Litigation Lawyers
Clayton Utz
Clyde & Co
Colin, Biggers & Paisley Lawyers
Cooper Grace Ward
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Dentons
DLA Piper Australia
Dunham Shaw
DWF (Australia)
Hall and Wilcox
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Holding Redlich
Johnson Winter Slattery
K & L Gates
Lander & Rogers
Mallesons
Maurice Blackburn
McCullough Robertson Lawyers
McInnes Wilson Lawyers
Minter Ellison
MurphySchmidt Solicitors
Shannon Clark Tuhtan Lawyers
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
O’Sullivan Sneddon Law
Thornton Legal
Wotton & Kearney
Government legal unit & Corporate members
Specified members
Bar Association of Queensland Inc
Queensland Law Society
Member Barristers
Senior Counsel
Andrew Crowe CBE KC
Andrew Stumer KC
Ben Gardiner KC
Carla Klease KC
Damien O’Brien KC
Dan O’Gorman SC
David de Jersey KC
David Keane KC
Douglas Campbell KC
Douglas Savage KC
Gavin Handran KC
Mark Steele KC
Matthew Jones KC
Michael Hodge KC
Nitra Kidson KC
Patrick Cullinane KC
Peter Franco KC
Peter Hastie KC
Roger Traves KC
Stephen Keim SC
Stewart Webster KC
Counsel
Aaron Clark
Aaron Wilson
Ahmed Fokruddin
Alexander McKinnon
Alexander Parvez
Antonia Bellas
Dr Andrew Greinke
Angela Rae
Angus O’Brien
Anna Crawford
Anna Cappellano
Anthony Angeli
Ashlee Campbell
Benjamin Campbell
Benjamin Kidston
Benjamin McMillan
Benjamin O’Sullivan
Benjamin Wilson
Bianca Mendelson
BJ Doyle
Brent Reading
Bridget O’Brien
Bruce Wacker
Catherine Chiang
Chris Curtis
Christopher Duplock
Christopher George
Claire Bruggemann
Claire Schneider
Clare Dart
Clare O’Connor
Damien Payard
Damon Boswell
Dan McKenzie
Danielle Tay
David Schneidewin
Deacon Johnston
Duncan Marckwald
Emma Fitzgerald
Emma Hoiberg
Evan Mijo
Member Barristers (cont.)
Felicity Wood
Fiona Lubett
Florence Chen
Frank Maconi
Gabriel Perry
Genevieve Moore
Grace Devereaux
Graham Dietz
Hamish Clift
Hamish Chapman
Hannah James
Hannah Lilley
Heath Berghofer
Iris Gajic-Pavlica
Jade Marr
James Lord
James O’Regan
Jane Menzies
Jason Dudley
Jason Mitchenson
Jayleigh Sargent
John Cahill
Joshua Morris
Joshua Sproule
Julene Winn
Justin Carter
Kara Thomson
Karen Gaston
Kate Boomer
Kim Forrester
Kimberley Hutchinson
Laura Dawson
Lauren Gamble
Lee Clark
Leonid Sheptooha
Louise Kruger
Margaret Forrest
Matthew Coe
Matthew Paterson
Maxwell Walker
Mei Barnes
Michael May
Michael Maynard
Michael Murray
Michael Thomson
Ming Gu
Mitchell Duncan
Mitch Rawlings
Morgan Clarke
Nathaniel Harris
Nicholas Miranda
Nicholas Pratt
Nola Pearce
Norman Hanna
Oliver Cook
Paul Carasco
Paul Telford
Pav Zielinski
Philippa Ahern
Rachel De Luchi
Rachel Hew
Rachel Liang
Reimen Hii
Member Barristers (cont.)
Renae Kirk
Robert Gallo
Dr Robert Lake
Robert Quirk
Robert (Bob) Reed
Rowan Pack
Ryan Nattrass
Sally Robb
Salwa Marsh
Samantha Amos
Samuel Walpole
Sarah Spottiswood
Scott Carter
Sean Russell
Seraphina Noble
Shay-Lee Laing
Shereen Parvez
Stephanie Philippou
Stephanie Forward-Smith
Stephen Colditz
Dr Stephen Lee
Steven Hogg
Storm Scarlett
Susan Hedge
Tarquin Nesbitt Foster
Thomas Jackson
Thomas Pincus
Toby Nielsen
Tom Pepper
Tristan Smith
William Evans
William Hall
William LeMass
Yusuf Furgan
Zoe Brereton
Associate members
Bond University, Faculty of Law
Griffith University Law School
James Cook University School of Law
Queensland University of Technology Law School
TC Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland
Life members
Andrew Buchanan
Hugh Scott-Mackenzie RFD
Joanne Rennick
Lucy Bretherton
Peter Rosengren
Robert Reed OAM
Simon Cleary
Tony Woodyatt
Read about the impactful work that our members are doing
Juanita’s Story – Dispute with friends
"Thank you all very much for the long hours spent to help me"
Joanne’s Story – Challenging default judgment
Sued for an accident she didn’t cause, Joan struggled to find legal help.
Roberto’s Story – An unaffordable loan
A $40,000 debt he didn’t understand brought Roberto to court alone
Armando’s story – Life savings scammed
Armando had been scammed out of his life savings, but didn’t have the funds to pursue the……
Joan’s story – Responding to disasters
A flood‑damaged home trapped in a family dispute.
Marie’s Story – Safety in court
Marie was scared the court process would expose her location to her abusive ex
Nick’s Story – Blue Card cancellation
Legal support guided Nick through a complex Blue Card review
Ji-Min’s Story – Blamed for theft
Months of stress were resolved when our Magistrate's Court service helped Ji-Min with her debt.
Leila’s Story – Fired for making a complaint
Leila was fired the day after making a complaint about her employment
Joseph’s Story – Debt threatened bankruptcy
Overwhelmed by personal troubles, Joseph missed deadlines and faced bankruptcy.
Siti’s Story – Restoring confidence for a DV victim-survivor
“Please forward my thanks and gratitude to the [volunteer lawyer]"
Jacqui’s Story – Rebuilding after trauma
Rebuilding her life after childhood trauma, Jacqui's progress was halted by a Blue Card decision
Evie’s Story – Forced to leave without payment or belongings
After fleeing her rental due to stalking, Evie lost her belongings and her rightful payment
Sasha’s Story – Online dating scam
Victim of an online dating scam, Sasha was left with an unpayable debt
Laura’s Story – Private comments lead to defamation
Private Facebook comments dragged Laura into a years long defamation proceedings
Sam and Kat’s Story – An uninhabitable home
A week after settlement, Sam & Kat discovered their home was so termite ridden it was uninhabitable
Irene’s Story – Decades in the legal system
Severe and complex mental health issues impacted Irene's ability to engage in the legal process
Natalie’s Story – Disability discrimination
"The service meant that I was able to get justice within the system"
Gigi’s Story – In debt to a violent ex
“...thank you and your team sincerely for your professionalism and help with resolving this. It is…
B and A’s Story – Defamation mediation
"When I [act as a pro bono mediator], it brings me immense satisfaction, beyond monetary terms"
Tara’s Story – From crisis to capability
Faced with demands from her landlord, teenage Tara had no trusted adults to turn to
BJ’s Story – Victims of Violence
"I am so very grateful to you all for helping put this matter behind me now and moving on with my…
Mary’s Story – Refugee Rights
Mary needed to work to support her child, but could not afford childcare
Aki’s Story – Disability rights
Aki sought our assistance when she was denied access to suitable accommodation.






























