- Nominations open for Community Service Law Awards
- Recognition for those who practice pro bono legal work
- Winners to be announced at gala event in October
Attorney General John Quigley is seeking nominations for the State's highest law awards recognising outstanding community service contributions through pro bono and community legal work.
The Attorney General's Community Service Law Awards put voluntary legal work in the spotlight, acknowledging individuals, legal firms, not-for-profit organisations and Legal Aid practitioners.
Last year's winners include veteran barrister Robert Lindsay, who took out the Individual Award, and criminal lawyer Kate Turtley-Chappel, who was chosen for the inaugural Legal Aid Panel Member Award.
Mr Lindsay is a former director of Legal Aid Western Australia who became an independent barrister in 2000 and continues to act for clients on a pro bono or discounted basis.
Ms Turtley-Chappel is a former Legal Aid and Aboriginal Legal Service WA lawyer who in private practice remains committed to serving clients of both agencies.
The 2022 Not-for-Profit Award went to Kimberley Community Legal Services, while Clayton Utz won the Legal Firm Award.
This is the 17th time the awards have been staged in WA and winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday, 27 October.
Legal practices, practitioners and community organisations are invited to nominate candidates by 2pm Monday, 28 August at www.justice.wa.gov.au/lawaward.
As stated by Attorney General John Quigley:
"These awards honour those who contribute their time and expertise for the public good.
"Pro bono work provides underprivileged people with access to legal assistance, ensuring that the most vulnerable people in our community have equal access to justice.
"I encourage the nominations of individuals and organisations and look forward to presenting these prestigious awards in October."
