Kathleen Simpson

Kathleen Simpson is the Principal Director of DV LAWYER, one of the few law firms in Australia dedicated to addressing domestic and family violence. Based in Southport, Queensland, Kathleen is a formidable advocate, passionately committed to guiding victim-survivors through the legal challenges they face in securing safety and justice. Her expertise lies in obtaining domestic violence orders and resolving family law matters, including child custody and property settlements. Admitted as a lawyer in 2008, Kathleen has garnered multiple accolades for her advocacy and dedication. Her career spans over various prestigious roles, including her current position since 2017 at DV LAWYER. Previously, she was an accredited mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, registered with the Department of Attorney-General and a member of the Queensland Law Society. Kathleen's practice is further enriched by her personal experience in property settlement proceedings, which fuels her commitment to mediation as a more efficient and less adversarial approach to family law issues. Her professional journey includes significant tenures at Family Mediation Matters, Women's Legal Service Queensland, and Fedorov Lawyers, among others. Kathleen also has a strong background in commercial litigation, having worked with firms like Hartnett Lawyers and Buchanan Legal. Her earlier career involved corporate roles as Executive Director and Corporate Legal Counsel for Simptel Communications Limited, enhancing her diverse legal acumen. Her educational credentials are equally distinguished, with a Bachelor of Laws from Griffith University, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Bond University, and extensive training in family dispute resolution. Kathleen's commitment to ongoing learning is evident in her recent completion of the Independent Children's Lawyer training with National Legal Aid. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to justice and her clients’ well-being.