Sheetal Deo is an accomplished lawyer with over 15 years of experience at the crossroads of law, advocacy, and social change. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Fraser Valley in Canada and completed her legal studies at Bond University in Australia, earning a Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. As the founder and principal solicitor of Shakti Legal Solutions, established in 2020, Sheetal has introduced an innovative low-bono service model that operates on a pay-what-you-can basis. This approach leverages technology to improve efficiency and allocate more resources towards developing creative legal solutions, aiming to make justice more accessible. Sheetal’s expertise encompasses immigration, administrative, and succession law. Beyond her practice, she actively contributes to the legal community and broader society through volunteer roles on various not-for-profit boards. Notably, she was the first woman of colour elected to the Queensland Law Society’s Council, where she participates in guiding the organisation’s strategic direction and governance. Committed to fostering diversity, equity, and accessibility in the legal profession, Sheetal founded The Diversity Collective. Through this initiative, she delivers training and consulting services centred on allyship and social impact. She also supports culturally marginalised women’s leadership development through her work with the Diversity Council Australia’s RISE project. In addition to her legal and advocacy work, Sheetal serves as an adjunct lecturer and mentor at the College of Law, shaping the careers of emerging legal professionals. Her dedication to social responsibility and continuous learning has been recognised with multiple awards, including a finalist nomination in the South Asian Women in Business Award and the CEO’s Award from the Multicultural Professional Network. Sheetal Deo brings extensive practical experience and a strong commitment to inclusive practices, providing thoughtful and effective legal guidance grounded in social awareness.
Senior Facilitator
Elevate Consulting Partners
Apr 2025 - Present • 1 year 7 months
Education Director
Diversity Council Australia Ltd
Feb 2025 - May 2025 • 3 months
Senior Project Manager (RISE Project)
Diversity Council Australia
Aug 2023 - May 2025 • 1 year 9 months
Knowledge Program Facilitator
Diversity Council Australia Ltd
Mar 2023 - Feb 2026 • 2 years 11 months
Adjunct Lecturer & Mentor
College of Law
Mar 2021 - Mar 2024 • 3 years
Founder & Lead Facilitator
The Diversity Collective
Feb 2021 - Present • 5 years 9 months
Founder and Principal Solicitor
Shakti Legal Solutions
Feb 2020 - Present • 6 years 9 months
Relationship Manager - Future Lawyers, Future Leaders
Queensland Law Society
Nov 2019 - Mar 2021 • 1 year 4 months
Legal Professional Development Executive
Queensland Law Society
Aug 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 year 3 months
Solicitor
Anthony Delaney Lawyers
Apr 2016 - Aug 2018 • 2 years 4 months
Legal Graduate
Anthony Delaney Lawyers
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 • 1 year 1 month
Administrative & Recruitment Clerk, Marketing & Communications
University of the Fraser Valley
Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 • 10 months
Customer Service Representative; Parks, Recreation & Culture department
City of Abbotsford
Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 • 2 years 1 month
Planning Clerk
Cascade Aerospace Inc.
Jan 2008 - Jul 2010 • 2 years 6 months
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Bond University
2015 - 2016
Master of Laws (LLM)
Bond University
2015
Juris Doctors
Bond University
2013 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of the Fraser Valley
2007 - 2011
University of the Fraser Valley’s 50 Remarkable Alumni
University of the Fraser Valley
Finalist, South Asian Women in Business Award
CEO’s Award
Multicultural Professional Network
Smokeball 2023 Community Hero
Smokeball
Smokeball Community Hero Award
Smokeball
Australian South Asian Centre (ASAC) Stellar South Asian Award Winner
Australian South Asian Centre
Multicultural Queensland Awards – Outstanding Contribution by a New Queenslander
Multicultural Queensland Awards
Multicultural Queensland Award for Outstanding Contribution by a New Queenslander
Multicultural Queensland
Australian Women in Law Awards – Innovative Law Firm (recognition)
Australian Women in Law Awards
Australian Women in Law Awards – Innovative Law Firm
Australian Women in Law Awards
University of the Fraser Valley Distinguished Young Alumni Award
University of the Fraser Valley
Last checked: 8 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
