Emma Woods is the founding principal lawyer of Woods Law Group, based in the Northern Gold Coast. With a legal career spanning both Queensland and London, Emma has accumulated extensive expertise working with listed companies, private enterprises, and government bodies. A Griffith University alumna, she holds a Bachelor of Arts and Laws, alongside a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Emma also serves as President of the Northern Gold Coast Business Connections association and has been instrumental in establishing the Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice, where she was a founding director and interim CEO. Emma's professional journey includes founding Woods Law Group, where she applies her skills in property law and manages the firm with strategic insight. Her role as a podcaster demonstrates her innovative approach, exploring varied topics through "Passionate, the Podcast." Her career has been bolstered by her time as an Associate Lawyer at HopgoodGanim Lawyers, where she advised on complex property matters including land developments and high-value shopping centre transactions. Emma's earlier experience as a Practice Support Lawyer involved strategic collaborations to enhance firm efficiencies through technological advancements. In London, Emma's role as an In-House Legal Counsel at Lloyds Banking Group saw her providing regulatory advice on various insurance and litigation matters. This role involved significant collaboration with senior bank officials and participation in governance committees. At the Financial Conduct Authority, she conducted high-profile investigations focusing on international misconduct, adding depth to her expertise in enforcement. Emma commenced her career at Woods Hatcher Solicitors on the Gold Coast, handling property and commercial law matters. Her education from Griffith University and the College of Law in Brisbane laid a solid foundation for her distinguished legal career. Emma's dedication and multifaceted experience make her a trusted legal advisor and a prominent figure in her community.
Workshop Tutor
Griffith University
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 • 4 months
Interim CEO
Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice
Dec 2021 - Oct 2022 • 10 months
Founder + Principal Solicitor
Woods Law Group
Nov 2021 - Present • 5 years
Founding Director and Secretary
Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice
Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 • 1 year
Podcaster
Passionate, the Podcast
Aug 2021 - Present • 5 years 3 months
Associate Lawyer, Commercial Property
HopgoodGanim Lawyers
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 • 4 months
Practice Support Lawyer
HopgoodGanim Lawyers
Sep 2018 - Jul 2021 • 2 years 10 months
Lawyer, Commercial Property
HopgoodGanim Lawyers
Jul 2017 - May 2018 • 10 months
In-House Legal Counsel
Lloyds Banking Group
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 • 5 months
Associate Investigator (Lawyer), Enforcement & Market Oversight
Financial Conduct Authority
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 years 11 months
Solicitor
Woods Hatcher Solicitors
Oct 2011 - Jan 2014 • 2 years 3 months
Grad. Dip. in Legal Practice
College of Law (Brisbane)
2010 - 2011
L.L.B. & B.A. (major: Cultural Sociology)
Griffith University
2006 - 2010
St Hilda's School Southport
2000
Last checked: 7 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
