Sharpen your courtroom skills and boost your confidence in handling driving offences in Queensland — a focused afternoon of expert-led sessions covering everything from preparing clients for traffic matters to defending serious charges and drafting effective written advocacy. Whether you're new to criminal law or looking to refine your approach, this essentials-based program is designed to give you practical, actionable insights.

Presenters

Jenna du Preez, Barrister, Fullagar Chambers
Jenna was called to the bar in 2025. She was admitted as a solicitor in 2015. Jenna has a diverse legal background with experience in private practice and Government roles, most recently at Legal Aid Queensland. With a focus predominantly on criminal defence, Jenna has gained significant experience representing clients in a broad range of matters from the Magistrates Court to the Court of Appeal. As a regular duty lawyer, Jenna has appeared in over 200 sentences and over 100 bail application in the Magistrates Court. This has allowed her to develop and refine her advocacy skills. In addition to criminal law, Jenna has experience in migration law, assisting clients with visa applications, refusals, and cancellations. Jenna has also worked in domestic violence, child protection, property law, and with Queensland Corrective Services.

Amy Soong, Legal Practice Director, Ashworth Lawyers
Amy Soong is the Legal Practice Director of Ashworth Lawyers, a criminal defence firm she founded in 2014 focusing on defending serious and complex Queensland and Commonwealth crimes. With more than 17 years of experience exclusively in criminal defence, she has acted in a wide range of complex matters including large-scale drug operations, transnational organised crime, sexual violence, and major fraud. Amy holds a Master of Laws, has completed the Bar Practice Course, and is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries. She is an active member of the Queensland Law Society Wellbeing Working Group. Amy’s contributions have been recognised through multiple honours, including being named a finalist for the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Lord Mayor’s Business Award, finalist for the 2024 Executive of the Year Women in Law Award, and 2025 Trailblazer of the Year at Law Biz Con.

Tom Gardiner, Principal, Fisher Dore
Tom is a Principal of Fisher Dore Lawyers and an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist (QLS). Tom is listed in the Doyle’s Guide as a recommend Traffic and DUI Lawyer. He regularly appears and instructs counsel in all criminal courts throughout Queensland.

Brooke Winter, Principal, Brooke Winter Solicitors
Brooke has been working continuously and exclusively in the criminal arena since 1994 in various capacities. Brooke was previously a prosecutor in New South Wales and then Queensland for several years prior to becoming a Defence Lawyer in 2006. Brooke has previously worked extensively in metropolitan and country NSW, then on the Gold Coast and Brisbane since 2002. Brooke focuses his skills on Criminal Law and is a specialist in Traffic Law and Domestic Violence Law (acting for both respondents and aggrieved). He has had extensive experience in both the Magistrates Courts in Queensland and the Local Courts in NSW. Brooke has represented many people in the District and Supreme Courts in both Queensland and NSW, and in the Court of Petty Sessions and Supreme Courts in Tasmania.