Leanne McDonald is a highly respected Consultant Lawyer with a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades in personal injury law. Known for her clarity, precision and unwavering professionalism, Leanne brings deep expertise to Marlo Legal Consulting.

Throughout her career, Leanne has acted in personal injury matters across motor vehicle, workers’ compensation, public liability and abuse claims. Her work is recognised for its meticulous detail, organised approach and calm, steady presence - qualities that have made her a trusted resource for personal injury teams navigating complex or high‑volume periods.

Leanne’s background includes leading workers’ compensation teams, a national Abuse Law Practice, managing sensitive and high‑stakes litigation, and advocating for improvements in civil processes for vulnerable clients. Her leadership in this space earned her national recognition, including the Australian Lawyers Alliance Queensland Civil Justice Award (2019) for her pivotal role in the Annette Mason matter. She has also been a finalist in the Australian Law Awards Special Counsel of the Year (2019) and the Women in Law Awards Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year (2019). She won the WLAQ Regional Lawyers of the Year (2025) and is a finalist in the DSWQLA Lawyer of the Year (2026).

Beyond her legal practice, Leanne has contributed extensively to the profession through governance, advocacy and community leadership. She has served as:

• Chair – Australian Lawyers Alliance National Abuse Law Special Interest Group

• Chair – Child Protection Practitioners Association of Queensland

• Vice President – Women Lawyers Association of Queensland

• Regional Committee Member – Australian Lawyers Alliance

• Member – Queensland Law Society

• Member – Resolution Institute (NMAS Accredited Mediator)

• Compliance Director – South West Queensland Thunder Football Club

Together, these roles reflect her commitment to ethical practice, meaningful reform and genuine contribution to her community.

Today, through Marlo Legal Consulting, Leanne offers boutique personal injury services to Queensland law firms seeking experienced assistance delivered with clarity, precision and care. Her work includes drafting, chronologies, schedules, pre‑conference preparation all completed confidentially, under firm direction and with the same dedication that has defined her career.

With Marlo, teams gain a trusted, senior professional who brings calm expertise, organised thinking and a genuine commitment to helping matters move forward.