Bridget Smith – Proctor

About Bridget Smith

Bridget Smith is the Director of Marketing Communications at the Queensland Law Society.

Articles by Bridget Smith

News

QLS honours Nita Leigh’s 42-year legacy as she starts a new journey

Facilities and Client Services Manager Nita Leigh has become the longest-serving employee at QLS.

Bridget Smith

Explainer

Why QCAT is under review and what’s at stake

Under the QCAT Act, the State Government must review the legislation every five years to ensure the tribunal is still working as intended.

Bridget Smith

Events

Legal career coach Rachael Karlyl on law, burnout and rewriting the rules of success

At the QLS Legal Careers Expo, her presence was deliberately grounded. No glossy promises. No rigid pathways. Just honest conversations.

Bridget Smith

News

Wakerley Legal helps launch 2026 Legal Services Blood Drive

Sunshine Coast law firm Wakerley Legal is supporting the launch of the Legal Services Blood Drive.

Bridget Smith

Explainer

Queensland’s long-awaited trusts law reforms take effect in April

This marks a major shift from the more restrictive powers under the 1973 Act and aligns Queensland with modern trust‑law standards.

Bridget Smith

In practice

Sanctions compliance – what lawyers need to know

In March 2026, the Australian Sanctions Office released new guidance aimed specifically at the provision of legal services.

Bridget Smith

Latest News

News

QLS honours Nita Leigh’s 42-year legacy as she starts a new journey

Events

Pro bono service a responsibility and a privilege, panel says

News

QLS launches campaign to address risks of AI-generated ‘legal advice’

News

Indigenous family violence forum a tribute to those closing the gap

Events

Life memberships presented to retiring judges at NQLA conference

In practice

Meet Bridget Smith

About Bridget Smith

Articles by Bridget Smith

QLS honours Nita Leigh’s 42-year legacy as she starts a new journey

Why QCAT is under review and what’s at stake

Legal career coach Rachael Karlyl on law, burnout and rewriting the rules of success

Wakerley Legal helps launch 2026 Legal Services Blood Drive

Queensland’s long-awaited trusts law reforms take effect in April

Sanctions compliance – what lawyers need to know

Latest News

QLS honours Nita Leigh’s 42-year legacy as she starts a new journey

Pro bono service a responsibility and a privilege, panel says

QLS launches campaign to address risks of AI-generated ‘legal advice’

Indigenous family violence forum a tribute to those closing the gap

Life memberships presented to retiring judges at NQLA conference

Significant cuts to professional indemnity insurance rates on way

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