Tricia Schmidt

Tricia Schmidt is a Senior Principal and Legal Practitioner Director, bringing over 38 years of distinguished experience in litigation and negotiation. Renowned for her excellence and innovative approach, Tricia consistently achieves exceptional outcomes for her clients, particularly in complex claims. Her practice often involves clients facing significant personal challenges, and her empathy as a mother and sibling enhances her understanding of their diverse issues. Tricia combines her legal acumen with practical solutions to ensure optimal resolutions for her clients' future wellbeing. Her leadership and peer recognition are evident from her long tenure as Chair of the Queensland Law Society Specialist Accreditation Board and the Professional Conduct Committee, where she played a pivotal role in maintaining professional standards. Additionally, Tricia’s contributions to the Queensland Law Society Committee of Management demonstrate her commitment to compensating clients impacted by trust account discrepancies due to malpractice. Currently, Tricia chairs the Legal Practice Committee, adjudicating on disciplinary matters, and serves on the Legal Practice Tribunal. Her commitment to legal education and governance is reflected in her previous board roles at educational institutions and her guest lectureship at QUT. Moreover, Tricia's influence extends to various boards, including the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Queensland, Catholic Education Council, and Cancer Council Queensland, where she has held key positions in finance and risk management. As a Non-Executive Director at Lexon Insurance Pte Ltd, she chairs the Underwriting and Risk Committee, and contributes to Cancer Council Australia's strategic committees. Her legal journey is deeply rooted in her education at Queensland University of Technology, where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Tricia's professional development continued with studies at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, augmenting her governance skills. Her career trajectory, including roles such as Managing Partner and Senior Partner at MurphySchmidt Solicitors, underscores a profound dedication to legal excellence and leadership.