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Queensland Law Society advocates for good law, support good lawyers and always act in the public good. Law Talk is our publication where we share advice and thought pieces about working in the profession.
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Queensland Law Society advocates for good law, support good lawyers and always act in the public good. Law Talk is our publication where we share advice and thought pieces about working in the profession.

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Queensland Law Society
Our vision is to lead the legal profession by advocating for good law, supporting good lawyers and always acting in the public good.
Writers
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Shane Budden
Shane is an Ethics Solicitor (yes, there is such a thing) with Queensland Law Society and a freelance writer in his increasingly diminishing spare time.
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nigel dearnley
Mostly writing about data, focus on the law or Brisbane. Occasional pieces for work at Queensland Law Society.
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Christine Smyth
Consultant, Robbins Watson; Former President, Queensland Law Society; Accredited Specialist (Succession Law) — Qld
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Stafford Shepherd
Director, Ethics Centre at Queensland Law Society
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Sarah-Elke Kraal
Word-obsessive, lawyer, educator and moonlighting musician.
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Hannah Hearne
Marketing coordinator at Queensland Law Society. Early Career Lawyer Committee member.
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The Drafting Nerd
Follow the Drafting Nerd’s tips and hints to become a better legal drafter
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Amy Ashton
People and Culture Manager at Queensland Law Society and Secretary of the QLS Wellbeing Working Group
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Mel Raassina
Mel is a specialist in media, public relations and communications, with a passion for writing, editing, creating and art including music and dance.
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Dean Cameron
As a Practice Director in employment law, Dean has extensive experience in Australian workplace laws. www.workforceadvisory.com.au
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Tony Keim
Tony is a Journalist/Media Manager at Queensland Law Society
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