DTC Vice Chair Travis Shueard

Travis is a solicitor at Piper Alderman, specialising in intellectual property protection and commercial litigation. Travis is also experienced in consumer law, contract and directors’ liabilities disputes. Travis advises a wide range of clients, including defence contractors, SMEs, IT companies, builders and professional services firms. Travis has acted in most Australian jurisdictions.

Travis’ qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Graduate Certificate of Business Administration from the University of South Australia. Travis is currently completing his Masters of Business Administration. He is also a tutor at the University of South Australia Law School where he teaches contract law.

As a director of Export Controls Australia Group, he also consults to defence industry leaders on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of defence export controls and strategic aid, including ITAR regulation

Travis was appointed to the Board in November 2021 and appointed Vice Chair in October 2024.