Kylie Devney, the Legal Practitioner Director and Managing Director at Byrne Lawyers, has cultivated a distinguished legal career marked by her leadership and dedication to the community. Born and raised in Gladstone, she excelled academically and assumed leadership roles throughout her schooling. Kylie attended the University of Queensland, earning a dual degree in Laws and Arts, with a focus on Psychology and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Her career with Byrne Lawyers began shortly after graduation in 2009. Kylie's aptitude for managing the practice became evident early on, and by 2011, she was appointed Director. Her approach to law integrates technology and efficiency, consistently geared toward business improvement. Kylie has earned recognition for her legal expertise and commitment to her field. In 2024, she received the Women's Law Association Regional Woman Lawyer of the Year and the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce Business Leader Award. Her passion for social justice, indigenous rights, and fighting discrimination is evident in her advocacy work. She is an active member of the Port Curtis Rotary Club, previously serving as its first female president. Specialising in family law, her practice also encompasses wills, estates, and general law matters. Kylie's notable achievements include handling high-profile family law cases with significant outcomes, such as obtaining full reversals of care in parenting decisions. Her dedication to excellence is further reflected in her being named a finalist in the 2025 Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards and the Australian Law Awards. In her personal time, Kylie enjoys caravanning with friends and family, balancing her professional life with outdoor adventures.
Legal Practitioner Director
Byrne Lawyers
Jul 2011 - Present • 15 years 4 months
Solicitor
Byrne Lawyers
Dec 2010 - Jun 2011 • 6 months
Legal Graduate
Byrne Lawyers
Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 • 1 year 1 month
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The University of Queensland
2004 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The University of Queensland
2004 - 2009
Finalist - Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards (Agnes McWhinney Award)
Queensland Law Society
Finalist - Australian Law Awards (Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year)
Australian Law Awards
Finalist - Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards (Regional Practitioner of the Year)
Queensland Law Society
2024 Regional Woman Lawyer of the Year
Women’s Law Association
2024 Business Leader Award
Gladstone Chamber of Commerce
Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
