CONNECTING LAWYERS. STRENGTHENING OUR REGION.

Supporting the North Queensland legal community

The North Queensland Law Association (NQLA) represents and supports legal professionals through advocacy, education and strong connection across our region.
A Strong Community
Bringing together legal professionals across North Queensland
Professional Development
High quality events and resources to support your career.
Advocacy & Representation
Advocating for our members and the broader legal profession.
Connections That Matter
Building relationships that strengthen our profession and our region.
SAVE THE DATE
2027 NQLA Conference

13 - 15 May 2027

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The North Queensland Law Association (NQLA) is a volunteer-led organisation representing legal practitioners across North Queensland.  Since 1959, we have been committed to supporting the regional legal profession by fostering connection, encouraging professional excellence and creating opportunities for practitioners to engage with one another.

Whether you’re a student, solicitor, barrister, judicial officer or retired practitioner, the NQLA exists to strengthen our profession and the community it serves.

We bring the North Queensland legal profession together.

We believe the best professional relationships are built outside the courtroom, as well as inside it. 

From our flagship annual conference and continuing professional development opportunities, to networking events, advocacy and member initiatives, we create opportunities for legal professionals to learn, connect and grow.  We also champion regional practice and celebrate the outstanding contribution North Queensland practitioners make to the profession. 

The North Queensland Law Association (NQLA) is a volunteer-led organisation representing legal practitioners across North Queensland.  Since 1959, we have been committed to supporting the regional legal profession by fostering connection, encouraging professional excellence and creating opportunities for practitioners to engage with one another.

Whether you’re a student, solicitor, barrister, judicial officer or retired practitioner, the NQLA exists to strengthen our profession and the community it serves.


Collegiality: We believe the strongest profession is one that works together.  We create opportunities for connection, mentorship and collaboration across North Queensland.

Excellence: We strive to deliver high quality education, events and initiatives that support professional growth and uphold the standards of the legal profession.

Regional Pride: We proudly champion North Queensland.  We recognise the unique opportunities and challenges of regional practice and advocate for the practitioners who choose to build their careers here. 

Phone

(07) 4771 4889

Address

Level 1, 31 Sturt Street
Townsville QLD 4810

Our Team

Meet the Committee

Lynette Lyons

President

Jessica Shuttleworth

Vice President

Sarah Singh

Immediate Past President

Dannielle Woodward

Treasurer

Michael Murray

Secretary

Lorelei Billing

Committee Member - Townsville

Kerri Patterson

Committee Member - Townsville

Michael Barclay

Committee Member - Townsville

Kelly Whitten

Committee Member - Cairns

Julia Petratos

Committee Member - Cairns

Nick Westcott

Committee Member - Cairns

Rebecca Casanovas

Committee Member - Mackay

Jessica Alexander

Committee Member - Mackay

Kate Bone

Committee Member - Mackay
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