Nicky Davies

Nicky Davies is the Chief Executive Officer of Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ). Admitted as a solicitor in 1986, Nicky has worked in England and Australia including as a partner in private practice in the UK. Her career has been focused on improving access to justice for disadvantaged people, particularly for women and children. During her 25+ year career at LAQ, Nicky has held a range of senior roles including Senior Director Legal Practice and Director of Family Law and Civil Justice Services. Nicky has a proven track record as a leader, both as a lawyer and as a legal
administrator. She is committed to ensuring LAQ’s services meet the legal needs of financially disadvantaged people and to leading an organisation that is committed to excellence and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of its employees. Nicky was a member of the Family Law Council (2004 – 2012) and convened the Council’s Violence Committee. She was a board member of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland (2001 – 2009) including as President. Nicky was a foundation member of both Queensland Law Society’s Children’s Committee and Domestic and Family Violence Committee, and also served on the Society’s Family Law Committee. She was awarded the 2024 Queensland Law Society’s President’s Medal.