Blind Lady Justice

Blind Lady Justice Ashleigh DoRozario is a legally blind lawyer at Potts Lawyers, advocating equal opportunity and inclusion for people with disability and impairment.

Best Lawyers: Ones to WatchI’m pleased to be recognised as Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch in personal injury litigation. It...
16/04/2026

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

I’m pleased to be recognised as Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch in personal injury litigation. It is a true honour as this accolade is based on peer nomination and feedback, ensuring clients can identify skilled lawyers with ease and confidence.

I act for both claimants and uninsured respondents in this practice area, giving me well-rounded experience and developing a comprehensive approach to litigation.

Thank you to those who endorsed me!

[ID: 1) Ashleigh is sitting in a chair smiling 2) screenshot of Best Lawyers website confirming Ashleigh’s recognition as Ones to Watch in personal injury litigation. End ID]

YOU CAN’T ASK THAT! …or can you?This International Day of People with Disability we wish to foster disability inclusive ...
03/12/2025

YOU CAN’T ASK THAT! …or can you?

This International Day of People with Disability we wish to foster disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

What better way to do that than to create a safe space for your questions on disability. Fostering an inclusive profession starts with education and removing stigma attached to disability.

Please feel free to ask me (or the Disability & Accessibility Network) anything, even if you fear it may be insensitive or not politically correct. We will not take offence. You can remain anonymous by posting a comment at the end of the article.

Of course, you can also ask your question below if you feel comfortable doing so.



https://www.qlsproctor.com.au/2025/12/you-cant-ask-that-or-can-you/

A pleasure to be included in the Diversity In Law Evening hosted by the with panelists (pictured left to right) Shaun C...
14/04/2025

A pleasure to be included in the Diversity In Law Evening hosted by the with panelists (pictured left to right) Shaun Chng, Chief Justice Helen Bowskill, Olamide Kowalik (moderator), myself, and Nada Gu. A key takeaway courtesy of Bowskill CJ is to always lead and act with kindness. It was a privilege to have people with disability represented in a diversity panel as often we are overlooked. Thank you for including us!

February is low vision awareness month. This is my big (A3), bold and beautiful calendar hanging in my pantry, courtesy ...
01/02/2025

February is low vision awareness month. This is my big (A3), bold and beautiful calendar hanging in my pantry, courtesy of - with my blind cane folded up, hanging in front of it.

I am ‘legally blind’ but another terminology often used is ‘low vision’. This is because I’m not totally blind.

I’m often told I don’t look blind, and that is also true. The problem is with my optic nerves, and you can’t see them! But just because someone doesn’t look blind, doesn’t mean that they aren’t blind.

You know the big ‘A’ at the top of the eye chart in the optometrist’s office? I can’t see it.

And to answer the question I’m most commonly asked: No, glasses won’t help.

I wouldn’t subject myself to low vision if I didn’t have to! 🙄

A good way to understand legal blindness (or low vision) is what a person with normal vision can see 60m into the distance, I can’t see until it’s 6m away from me, or even closer. My peripheral vision is also narrowed.

The best everyday analogy I can come up with is that my vision is like jumping into a pool without goggles. Blurry and still able to see objects, but not in great detail.

IDPwD 2024On International Day of People with Disability the Queensland Law Society has published my article addressing ...
02/12/2024

IDPwD 2024

On International Day of People with Disability the Queensland Law Society has published my article addressing accessibility in the courts. Our participation matters, and more can be done to encourage our inclusion.

You can read ‘Disability Amplifies Court Nerves’ here:

https://www.qlsproctor.com.au/2024/12/disability-amplifies-court-nerves/

ID: Ashleigh is standing with her blind cane in front of a portrait outside the Banco Court. She is pictured with her husband of on her left, and father John Moy on her right.

Today I was reminded of a article I wrote 4 years ago on my white cane affectionately dubbed the ‘wicked stick’.Not muc...
15/10/2024

Today I was reminded of a article I wrote 4 years ago on my white cane affectionately dubbed the ‘wicked stick’.

Not much has changed: I still have a love-hate relationship with my white cane. Less so because it represents my greatness vulnerability but more so because I still like to keep my hands free. I’m an expressive conversationalist!

Despite my preferences and reluctance to whip out the wicked stick, it is sometimes necessary for safety and navigation.

In terms of legal practice, it is also a useful tool to alert people to my low vision without further explanation. This can be a very handy in situations such as court or at networking functions.

An instantly visible symbol of blindness, the white cane fosters independence to navigate the world freely and confidently.

Here’s hoping it also prompts discussions around accessibility and inclusion.

Happy International White Cane Day!

ID: Text reads International White Cane Day, 15 October 2024, 💙 blindladyjustice. Text is bested on a blue background image from contemporary artwork ‘Bush Medicine Leaves’ (2017) by aboriginal artist Gloria Petyarre.

Team at the beach relay. Congratulations to the two Potts relay teams on their outstanding efforts, battling the ear...
06/10/2023

Team at the beach relay.

Congratulations to the two Potts relay teams on their outstanding efforts, battling the early morning start and soft sand, displaying excellent form, terrific speed, and finishing top 3 in their respective heats 🏃‍♀️❤️🏃‍♀️

Go girls!!!

…Honourable mention to cheerleader whose job was beach 😂

Last night we attended Government House to celebrate World MS Day at the invitation of MS Queensland and Her Excellency ...
31/05/2023

Last night we attended Government House to celebrate World MS Day at the invitation of MS Queensland and Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland .

The theme for World MS Day is ‘connections’. It was great reconnecting with MS Queensland, and meeting others living with MS and our allies raising much needed funds for research and supports. Living with multiple sclerosis and disability can be isolating - socially and physically. Building connections and maintaining relationships improves quality of life and mental wellbeing. It was a privilege to be part of this event and add to my MS support network.

[ID: Ashleigh (left) and husband Craig (right) are standing on steps leading up to the beautiful Government House. End ID].

ADLA 20231) Potts Lawyers2) Litigation team3) Lawyers born on the Gold Coast4) Outnumbered by Canadians!5) Directors (ba...
25/03/2023

ADLA 2023
1) Potts Lawyers
2) Litigation team
3) Lawyers born on the Gold Coast
4) Outnumbered by Canadians!
5) Directors (bar one holding down the fort)
6) Brisbane lawyers
7) Token married couple

The litigation team following the Australian Defence Lawyers Alliance Conference in Darwin. We were treated to a delici...
25/03/2023

The litigation team following the Australian Defence Lawyers Alliance Conference in Darwin. We were treated to a delicious dinner and enjoyed a tropical wet season storm and lightning show!

Thank you to all the excellent speakers teaching us Justice, NT Style! A very informative and memorable ADLA 2023.

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