Kathy Reeves

Kathy Reeves is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law and Justice, University of Southern Queensland, with a focus on legal frameworks affecting vulnerable individuals in Queensland. Her academic journey includes a PhD, Juris Doctor, and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, complemented by practical experience as a lawyer and partner in a Toowoomba firm.

• Qualifications: BCom (USQ), GDipLegPrac (Collaw), JD (USQ), PhD (USQ)

Her research centers on legal considerations for self-represented litigants in Queensland Child Protection Courts, intersecting with her practice areas in Family Law, Child Protection, Domestic Violence, and Criminal Defense. She has taught courses such as LAW3421 and LAW4401 while serving administrative roles like Academic Integrity Officer and Employability Lead.

Professional engagements include membership in the Queensland Law Society, Family Law Practitioners Association, and board service at the Inala Community Legal Centre. Her 7 years of tertiary teaching experience align with her advocacy for vulnerable persons and policy development in legal systems.