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Community · Brisbane & beyond
Part of the community.
Present in its moments.
Our work beyond the office brings together service, practical education, cultural connection and recognition of the people shaping the profession.
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Community presence
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Awards & recognition
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Public education
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Events & culture
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A practical guide to starting life in Australia.
Download our Newcomer's Survival Guide for practical information on settling in, basic rights and where to turn when something goes wrong.
Community presence
Service lives in the people who do it.
Across legal centres, charities, migrant advocacy, cultural groups and local volunteering, our team contributes time and experience beyond client files.
01Community leadership
Jonathan Law
President of the Lions Club of Brisbane Chinese, a volunteer with Caxton Legal Centre, and a weekend teacher for children at his local church.
02Charity & access to justice
Levanna Lam
Former charity officer with Hong Kong’s largest not-for-profit organisation and a contributor to Caxton Legal Centre.
03Migrant advocacy
Juhee Park
President of a non-profit addressing migrant issues, with long-standing involvement in multicultural community work and volunteer organisations.
04Connection through service
Sylvia Liu
A fellowship group leader who has supported older people through home visits and coordinated music events for community engagement.
Events in the community
Gatherings where connection becomes visible.
Our social pages have highlighted occasions where the firm and its people have joined, hosted and celebrated with Brisbane’s wider community.
27 February 2026Hosted event
Lions Club of Brisbane Chinese Lunar New Year Dinner
Jonathan Law hosted around 230 guests — including community members, local politicians and community leaders — to celebrate the Year of the Horse in a spirit of connection, culture and goodwill.
2024Community recognition
Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards
Jonathan Law was named a finalist for Multicultural Business Person of the Year, recognising the team’s work and its commitment to a leading multicultural legal practice.
Firm milestoneHosted gathering
Office relocation celebration
The firm welcomed guests to mark its office move, sharing well wishes, blessings and a milestone with the people who have supported its journey.
Awards & recognition
Recognising contribution and encouraging what comes next.
Recognition matters when it reflects care, skill and the work of making the profession more inclusive.
Professional recognition
Lily Pham
Winner of Legal Support of the Year and a finalist for Lawyers Weekly Legal Support of the Year — recognition of her dedication to the profession and the clients she supports.
Women in law
Leadership, mentorship and representation.
Our Women in Law series recognises the practitioners, mentors and business builders shaping the profession — and encourages the next generation to bring their voice and perspective with them.
Practical public education
Useful information, shared in the language people use.
Our social channels share plain-language guidance on Queensland law, road safety, workplace health, injury claims and everyday services.
English and Chinese-language resources help people understand where to seek help, what to prepare and which questions to ask before a legal issue becomes harder to navigate.
See our latest community updates →Events & cultural moments
Showing up for the moments that connect us.
Our Facebook community reflects the people we serve: multilingual, culturally connected and engaged with the life of Queensland.
Cultural celebration
Chinese New Year
A team celebration shared with our Chinese-speaking community, marking the Year of the Horse with wishes for momentum, opportunity and a bright year ahead.
Community conversation
唔講 Law · Real law, real talk
Cantonese conversations on everyday legal and community issues, including rental scams, emotional wellbeing, mediation and consent.
Remembrance
ANZAC Day
Pausing with the wider Australian community to honour courage, sacrifice and service. Lest we forget.
Guest voices
Making specialist knowledge easier to reach.
Podcast conversations invite experienced voices to explain mediation, family law and the realities of legal processes in clear, accessible Cantonese.
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