Carolyn Ryder is a distinguished legal practitioner serving as the Director of Ryder Lawyers Pty Ltd in Daisy Hill, Queensland. With over two decades of experience as a solicitor in Queensland, Carolyn offers comprehensive legal services in estate planning, family law, conveyancing, and small business law. Known for her commercial acumen and empathetic approach, she has become a trusted figure in the local community for handling complex legal and personal matters. Throughout her career, Carolyn has demonstrated her commitment to supporting both retirees and families in achieving their objectives and navigating legal challenges. Her tenure as a solicitor includes significant roles such as Principal Solicitor at her own firm and Legal Counsel at Energy Developments Limited. Her leadership extends beyond the legal sphere, exemplified by her role on the committee of the Foundation for Independence, Recreation and Social Training Inc, and her directorship at Moreton Bay Rock Oysters, a family-owned aquaculture business. Carolyn's dedication to the profession is matched by her contributions to women's business initiatives, having founded the Women's Business Collective Online, a network for Australian and New Zealand businesswomen. She holds a Master of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and is admitted to practise before both the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. Her educational background also includes a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland, reinforcing her strong foundation in the legal discipline.
Legal Practitioner Director
Ryder Lawyers Pty Ltd
Jul 2022 - Present • 4 years 4 months
Principal
Carolyn Ryder Solicitor
Aug 2018 - Jun 2022 • 3 years 10 months
Founder
Women’s Business Collective Online
Jul 2017 - Oct 2022 • 5 years 3 months
Small Business Owner and Principal Solicitor
Carolyn Ryder, Solicitor
Jun 2014 - Mar 2017 • 2 years 9 months
Administrator
CEQ Australia
Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 • 2 months
Administration Manager and Legal Counsel
Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 • 1 year 2 months
Legal Counsel
Energy Developments Limited
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 • 3 years
Solicitor
ABC Learning Centres
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 year
Solicitor
Hyland Lawyers
Jul 2003 - Present • 23 years 4 months
Masters of Laws
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2007 - 2009
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2003
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
The University of Queensland
1998 - 2002
Last checked: 10 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
