Operations

Sarah is passionate about helping clients to navigate the family law system, getting an outcome and moving on with their lives.

She volunteers her time at My Community Legal and is a Senior Associate at Neilson Law.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology. 

Emily is an aspiring lawyer currently studying in her second year of Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business at Bond University.

She is a passionate, ambitious, and goal-driven individual, who is specialising in contemporary legal issues and corporate and commercial law as well as majoring in management.

Emily is eager to learn and gain knowledge of the legal industry.

Samara is a hard-working, eager, and principled eighth-semester law/policy, philosophy, and economics student at Bond University.

She loves working with her community to empower others, particularly by advising, advocating for, and identifying support for marginalised or struggling people.

Samara has hands-on experience as a criminal law clerk with BMG Legal and a research intern with the Queensland Law Reform Commission (working on the Criminal Defences and Non-Fatal Strangulation reviews).

She excels at translating complex legal concepts into actionable solutions, and through her experience has demonstrated proficiencies in communication, collaboration and leadership, administration, legal research and analysis, problem-solving, and more.

Influential ICT Management / technical professional with over twenty years of achievements in leveraging technology to drive business value. Proven change agent and an influencer, valued as an architect of transformational business-technology strategy through innovative ICT business value solutions.

Champion of innovation with a focus on value add flexible, scalable and economical solutions that solve customer and business problems. Direction setter by effectively communicating sense of purpose and motivating and inspiring others to achieve desired outcomes. Rational and Strategic thinker while challenging the conventions in order to exploit and maximize contemporary ICT technologies to enable business to achieve best outcomes.

Andrew places a strong emphasis on leadership, community service, education, risk management whilst delivering business outcome focused, innovative problem solving. Worked with remote teams throughout my career, and have worked remotely since March 2019. Contractor since 2010.

With a strong commitment to justice and a deep desire to help individuals navigate life’s most personal challenges, Bethany is an aspiring family lawyer currently completing my Bachelor of Laws at Bond University. Her passion lies in supporting families through complex legal issues with empathy, integrity, and clarity.

Throughout Bethany’s academic journey, she has actively engaged in practical legal experiences from university-based initiatives to volunteer roles at My Community Legal; all of which have sharpened her skills in legal research, clear communication, and client-focused problem-solving. These experiences have reinforced Bethany’s dedication to a career where the law meets lived experience, and where she can make a real and lasting difference.

Bethany brings a calm, organised, and empathetic approach to every task she takes on, and thrives in environments that value collaboration, trust, and purpose. Her goal is to always deliver thoughtful, compassionate, and effective legal support to those who need it most.

Darla is a full-time law student in her penultimate semester of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Specialising in Legal Practice) program at Bond University and is due to graduate in December with First Class Honours.

She is passionate about advocacy, the administration of justice, and improving access to justice. Her primary areas of interest include Criminal Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence, and Child Protection, where she aims to make a meaningful impact for individuals and families experiencing trauma, crisis, or vulnerability.

Darla believes the law should be accessible and approachable for everyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. Her experience as a parent has strengthened her empathy, patience, and understanding of the real-life impact of legal processes on families, enhancing her ability to support clients through challenging situations with care and sensitivity. Through her academic studies, volunteer work, and lived experiences, Darla has developed a diverse and well-rounded skill set. She is personable, resilient, and reliable, with strong communication skills that enable her to connect effectively with clients, volunteers, and organisations. Darla thrives in community-facing roles, building trust and rapport while working confidently both autonomously and collaboratively. She approaches sensitive matters with the utmost professionalism, discretion, and care, always seeking to provide holistic support.

At My Community Legal, Darla is committed to broadening the centre’s reach, enhancing client experiences, strengthening community engagement, and fostering meaningful relationships. She is also dedicated to developing effective referral pathways to ensure that clients have access to quality legal support and holistic community resources.

Phoebe is a motivated student in her fifth year of a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Government and International Relations degrees majoring in Politics and Public Policy at Griffith University. With interests spanning from family law to personal injury law, she is passionate about ensuring access to justice and making a real-world impact using legal-knowledge and strategies.

At university, Phoebe has participated in a range of mentoring, leadership and internship programs, and has thus built a foundation of strong communication, advocacy and leadership skills. While building her career, Phoebe is most excited to explore diverse areas of law and contribute meaningfully to the community through accessible, empathetic, and solutions-focused legal work.

Kyo is always ready to lend a hand and guide fellow team members toward achieving their goals.

His thoughtful leadership and commitment to helping others make a significant impact on the office’s overall success.

Samara is a hard-working, eager, and principled eighth-semester law/policy, philosophy, and economics student at Bond University.

She loves working with her community to empower others, particularly by advising, advocating for, and identifying support for marginalised or struggling people.

Samara has hands-on experience as a criminal law clerk with BMG Legal and a research intern with the Queensland Law Reform Commission (working on the Criminal Defences and Non-Fatal Strangulation reviews).

She excels at translating complex legal concepts into actionable solutions, and through her experience has demonstrated proficiencies in communication, collaboration and leadership, administration, legal research and analysis, problem-solving, and more.