Right now, nearly 40% of Practising Certificate holders in Queensland are either 35 years old or under, or have less than 5 years post admission experience (PAE). This demographic, with their unique needs and expectations, are the profession’s new voices and they need to be heard.
The Future Leaders Committee (FLC) is a platform for next generation lawyers to launch their dreams, ideas and thinking for our profession. A democratically elected committee of members who will represent and advocate on behalf of their peers for two years. The next FLC election will take place in February 2024.
What does the Future Leaders Committee do?
The Future Leaders Committee (FLC) is the only QLS committee elected by members. It serves a very important function in supporting and representing the future leaders cohort.
The key responsibilities of the Committee include:- working closely with QLS committees and external stakeholders to improve QLS’s membership offering
- raising awareness and advocating on behalf of their peers on issues affecting future leaders
- assisting QLS with the development of professional development programs relevant to their colleagues and cohort
- involvement and support for Queensland Law Society Emerging Leader Award
Charter
The Future Leaders Committee Charter is the governing document setting out the powers and responsibilities of the Future Leaders Committee as well as the Election By-Laws.
2023 - 2024 Future Leaders Committee
FLC President
Sarah Plasto
FLC Deputy President
Ashleigh Fanning
FLC Vice President
Mathai Joshi
FLC Vice President
Helen Driscoll
FLC Immediate Past President
Matthew Hollings
QLS representative of the LCA, Young Lawyer Committee
Georgina Peereboom
Ordinary members of FLC
Georgia Athanasellis
Dana Heriot
Gemma Kruger
Angus Lillicrap
Caitlin Littleton
Stafford Mortensen
Jonathan Nyst
Lani Olafsson
Ellie Prior
Brendan Reidy
Kirstie Smith

FLC President
Sarah Plasto

FLC Deputy President
Ashleigh Fanning

FLC Vice President
Mathai Joshi

FLC Vice President
Helen Driscoll

QLS representative of the Law Council of Australia, Young Lawyer Committee
Georgina Peereboom

Ordinary member
Georgia Athanasellis

Ordinary member
Dana Heriot

Ordinary member
Gemma Kruger

Ordinary member
Angus Lillicrap

Ordinary member
Caitlin Littleton

Ordinary member
Stafford Mortensen

Ordinary member
Jonathan Nyst

Ordinary member
Lani Olafsson

Ordinary member
Ellie Prior

Ordinary member
Brendan Reidy
