Presenters

Paul Zapata, Legal Practice Manager, Shine Lawyers
Paul is driven by a desire to change people’s lives. He’s renowned for his caring approach to clients and unrelenting determination to win even the toughest fights on their behalf. Paul specialises in motor vehicle accident, workers compensation and public liability claims, securing millions of dollars in compensation for his clients during his time at Shine. He has secured settlements against government bodies, councils and large multinational corporations, all in the name of standing up for the little guy. Paul graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 2012, and has acted for survivors of sexual abuse, as well as volunteered at various community legal centres across Queensland.


Katie Caldow, Partner, Southside Legal
Katie Caldow is a Partner at Chambers Russell Lawyers and manages the firm’s compensation practices in both Queensland and NSW; the firm’s Queensland practice falling under Southside Legal (a division of Chambers Russell Lawyers). She was admitted to practice in 2014 and holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Southern Queensland. Katie has more than 15 years’ experience working within legal practices, having commenced her legal career whilst studying externally, and has always worked within civil litigation. She has a broad range of experience as a civil litigation lawyer having practiced in personal injuries, strata and body corporate law, estate litigation, consumer law and general civil disputes in Queensland and NSW. Katie prides herself on making a positive contribution to the legal profession and the lives of her clients whilst also ensuring the delivery of legal services within her practice areas in a trauma informed way.