Law & Justice Advisory Council
UNSW Law & Justice Advisory Council is a volunteer leadership body that helps shape the strategic direction of the faculty’s programs and engagement activities.
The Council is comprised of a diverse range of alumni who are leaders in the profession and beyond – working in the judiciary or government roles, commercial law firms, at the private bar, community organisations or in other industries.
Advisory Council roles
The responsibilities of the members include:
- providing advice and support to assist in the fundraising efforts of UNSW Law & Justice
- facilitating and promoting partnerships with the faculty
- assisting UNSW Law & Justice to maintain and develop its reputation among alumni and external stakeholders
- acting as an ambassador for UNSW Law & Justice students
- providing broad strategic advice and an external perspective on the work of the faculty and proposals brought before the Council.
Membership
There are between 15 and 20 members on the Advisory Council, including the Chair. Membership is determined by the Dean and the Chair. The Chair is appointed by the Dean and oversees the organisation and affairs of the Council. The Chair makes recommendations to improve the Council’s usefulness to the faculty and the university.
Name |
Position |
Organisation |
Stuart Fuller (Chair) |
Head of Global Legal Services, KPMG International Asia Pacific Regional Leader for Legal Services |
KPMG |
Dean |
UNSW Law & Justice |
|
Partner |
MinterEllison |
|
Chief Executive Officer |
Australian Council of Social Service |
|
Director (M) Investor (LV) Director (MSAS) |
Mentem by UNSW LongView My Specialised Accommodation Solutions |
|
| Nicole Lawless | Executive Director Legal and Confiscations | NSW Crime Commission |
Deputy Chair (SCHN) Director (SCHF) |
Sydney Childrens Hospital Network Sydney Childrens Hospital Foundation |
|
Head of Corporate |
Corrs Chambers Westgarth |
|
Partner |
Clayton Utz |
|
Managing Partner, Strategic Choices |
Herbert Smith Freehills |
|
Principal |
Maurice Blackburn |
|
COO and Co-Founder |
Inviva |
|
| Paul Smith | Partner | King & Wood Mallesons |
Partner |
Allens |
|
Partner |
Gilbert + Tobin |
|
| The Hon. Gabrielle Upton | Non Executive Director (The Florey) Non Executive Director (NA) Strategic Advisor (KWM) Advisory Board Member (QUBIC) Strategic Advisor (PA)
Former NSW Government Minister and Attorney General |
The Florey Netball Australia King & Wood Mallesons ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) Proto Axiom |
| Kathryn Viegas | Director and Principal Solicitor |
Nomos Group |
| Executive Director | Aboriginal Affairs NSW |