‘A strong believer in local government’: remembering Bill Henningham
William Arthur (Bill) Henningham PSM LLB, solicitor and mediator, died at Lane Cove on 12 August 2025 after a long illness, aged 88.
By Ian Ellis-Jones - 8 min read
Firmly on the up
For Gabrielle Upton, the role of Attorney-General is a privilege – and one that requires balance, accessibility and the desire to give back.
By Claire Chaffey - 1 min read
A man of faith
At the tender age of 24, Sean Lau has already chalked up some impressive achievements, including the University Medal in Law and First Class Honours…
By Julie McCrossin - 2 min read
A diamond among the pearls
For leading construction lawyer AMANDA DAVIDSON OAM, life is a hectic schedule of parenting, career and raising money for medical research in a field close…
By Claire Chaffey - 1 min read
Expatriate not ex-patriot
Geoffrey Robertson QC is founder and head of the Doughty Street Chambers, the UK’s leading human rights practice.
By Julie McCrossin - 1 min read
An ethical leader
For new Law Society of NSW president John Eades, 2015 will be about ethics, service and learning.
By Claire Chaffey - 1 min read
A healthy business
Law and business are a good mix, says Josh Sparks, whose paleo cafes are thriving.
By Jane Southward - 1 min read
Brush with the law
Art provides a wonderful balance for this lawyer who was thrilled to be named as a finalist in this year’s Archibald Prize.
By Dominic Rolfe - 1 min read
A lyrical lawyer
Maithri Panagoda is a personal injury lawyer and partner at Carroll & O’Dea. He hangs his suit coat – and his work problems – on a hook…
By Jane Southward - 4 min read
Sometimes being beaten up is better
Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has endured unspeakable violence and indignity in her quest for justice.
By Craig Sisterson - 2 min read
A life inspired by Mandela
In 1976, a 19-year-old Richard Shakenovsky found himself in the South African police force, doing his mandatory national service.
By Jane Southward - 1 min read