Our Family Lawyers

Amy is a Family Law Accredited Specialist, Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She has practiced in family law since 2005 and has extensive experience in matters relating to children’s arrangements, property settlement, de facto relationships, child support and domestic violence.

Amy is committed to building trusting relationships with clients and assisting them to achieve the best possible outcome without unnecessary conflict or cost, by providing empathetic, practical and strategic advice and representation.

She has a particular interest in children’s matters and in finding practical and innovative solutions, to enable parents to maintain a positive co-parenting relationship into the future.

Prior to joining O’Reilly Shaw Lawyers, Amy worked in boutique family law firms in Brisbane and in child protection law in the UK and United States.

You can contact her at [email protected].

“I would highly recommend Amy Ryan to anyone with a family law matter. Amy listens and takes on board the matter at hand and deals with it in a highly professional and timely manner. She is the best in the business. Thank you so much Amy!”

Susan Miranda’s career has been dedicated to Family Law since 2001, and she therefore brings extensive expertise across all aspects in the field. Susan has a particular focus on complex children’s and property matters, including issues related to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Regularly appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Susan is known for her open, friendly approach and strong client relationships. She is committed to guiding clients through the complexities that arise in Family Law, crafting individualised strategies to secure the best outcomes for each client’s unique situation.

Stephanie considers each case to be unique, requiring its own approach, strategy and thought to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved.

Stephanie studied law and psychology at Queensland University of Technology and was drawn to family law as it utilises the skills she learned in both her psychology and law degrees This area of work requires sensitivity, empathy and professionalism, as clients are navigating through a very difficult time in their life.

Stephanie assists clients with negotiations, mediation, court appearances, drafting documents or to provide professional and realistic advice tailored to their individual family circumstances.

She is experienced in complex parenting disputes including those complicated by relocation concerns. Stephanie also helps clients whose separation is affected by domestic violence or mental health issues.

She has been a volunteer at Caxton Legal Centre since 2017 and enjoys being able to pass on knowledge and help people who may otherwise not have access to this information.

Emily graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Justice in 2019. The same year she was awarded a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law.

Emily has experience in criminal law, domestic violence, wills and estates and property law, however, found her passion in family law which she has exclusively practiced for the past few years. She is experienced in all areas of family law, including parenting matters, property settlement matters, child support issues and financial arrangements during relationships.

Emily enjoys assisting clients as an advocate and an ally they can trust and is compassionate and understanding of her clients’ situations. She believes that resolving matters without the need for Court is the best outcome for parties, but embraces the opportunity to appear in Court and advocate for her clients when required.

Terri holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of International Business and was admitted as a solicitor in 2021.  Prior to her admission, Terri worked as a paralegal at O’Reilly Shaw Lawyers for a number of years.  Terri works closely with each of the Directors and Senior Associates in all areas of Family Law.

You can contact Terri at [email protected].