Samantha Mostyn appointed Governor-General

Prolific businesswoman and gender diversity advocate Samantha Mostyn will be sworn-in as the 28th Governor-General on 1 July.

“Game changer”: Local Court shifts towards therapeutic justice

Local Court of NSW’s shift towards therapeutic justice has been welcomed by the Law Society of NSW as a potential game changer.

Lawyers must play a role in diversion of young people: Cassandra Banks

The President of the Law Society of NSW is pushing for increased diversion of young people out of the criminal justice system, saying there are…

Helping lawyers navigate mental health challenges

The President of the Law Society of NSW hosts a panel of experts to discuss how lawyers and practice leaders can deal effectively with workplace…

“This office is an honour to hold”

The 2022 President of the Law Society of NSW reflects on a year of challenge and change.

Lunch with Juliana Warner

The new President of the Law Society of NSW shares her goals for 2021 over lunch.

Law Society urges politicians to commit to key election issues

Establish a Human Rights Act in NSW, raise the age of criminal responsibility, and raise the rate paid to lawyers doing legal aid work –…

An opportunity to give back

After a long career in government service including a decade running the criminal law practice at Legal Aid, new Law Society President Doug Humphreys has…