Community
Our team loves to volunteer
Rowan leads by example and encourages every RK Law team member to make a difference in their worlds. Here’s some of the ways we do that.
Leading the way to support local business
As an active member of the community, Rowan is President of the Caloundra-based BNI Powerhouse Chapter. BNI is a powerful business networking group. Local members gain access to events, referrals, networking and more. This isn’t possible without a team of people making sure the BNI Chapter is managed, and Rowan is honoured to help ‘take the helm’ in making this happen. Up in Cairns, Practice Manager Betty also takes an active role in the BNI Bushfire Chapter.
Presenting for Professional Development
Rowan is regularly approached to speak at professional development days. He has presented to the Justice of the Peace Branch at their meetings and even ran a mock court to help JPs better understand the court process, and the significance of documents they witness.
As a long-time partner of the Queensland Justice Association, Rowan gives his time to train future Justices of the Peace and encourage new JP’s into practice.
As a frequent panellist and keynote speaker, Rebecca enjoys speaking about her involvement and passion for family law and justice, with a focus on human trafficking.
AFL Judiciary & Moot Courts
Rowan has been a member of the AFL CQ judiciary since 2017 determining player misconduct on the field. He is also regularly approached to assist schools and universities to judge their mooting competitions.
Community Legal Centres
Rowan also volunteers with the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Central Queensland Community Legal Centre, giving free legal advice in Thursday night legal clinics. This helps those who can’t afford legal representation but aren’t eligible for Legal Aid.
Rebecca is a familiar face at the RSL Nambour branch, where she’s a longstanding volunteer Claims Advocate for veterans and their families.
Community – Through thick and thin, we’re on your side
We’re for community – anywhere and everywhere. Recently, Rowan spent time in Port Moresby with the iCare4U team who help abandoned women and children to restore dignity and hope. Hard work building a community sporting field for the youth – mixed with some serious fun along the way! RK Law also donated a Starlink modem and three laptops to empower the women and children by connecting them to the world.
Rowan’s rugby genes run deep – so naturally RK Law were sponsors and commercial partners of the Central Queensland Capras for over 5 years. Our partnership went much further than a logo on the fence – we provided legal advice to the Capras, as well as participating in community events and donating tickets to passionate locals. We love the Capras, and we have loved being a part of the local football community.
Rebecca has been part of the Australian Army reserve as a Cadet Officer since 2021, and works closely with youth, parents and other unit volunteers to support the Cadet Unit.
Mentoring the next generation of great lawyers
We’re ready to welcome the next generation of lawyers into the profession.
Since 2017, RK Law has helped nine people obtain their admission as lawyers. Rowan also gives back to future lawyers, by sharing his story and experiences as a guest lecturer and panelist for the College of Law Australia’s Admission to Practice Academy – helping law graduates choose the area of the law that’s right for them.
For the younger aspiring legal eagles, Rowan is always happy to speak at local high schools – he recently spoke to Freshwater School (Cairns Legal Studies class), and was a frequent guest lecturer at various Rockhampton high schools.
Interested in a legal career?
RK Law welcomes work experience students from schools or university – come up and say hello when you see us at local high school and university careers information sessions.
To express your interest or connect with our team – email lawyers@rklawqld.com.au or click here for further contact information.