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Common law Chief Judge takes to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of NSW’s common law division has gained a new Chief Judge.
Emma Musgrave
The Honourable Justice Robert Beech-Jones will take on the role following the retirement of the Honourable Justice Clifton Hoeben AM RFD from the Supreme Court bench on 31 August.
“During Justice Beech-Jones’ 20 years at the Bar, he had carriage of a wide range of matters, in particular in the criminal law, immigration law, social security and administrative law and commercial law,” Attorney-General Mark Speakman said.
“He is a man of great intellectual ability and integrity.”
In addition to praising Justice Beech-Jones, Mr Speakman paid tribute to Justice Hoeben.
“Justice Hoeben was elevated to the Supreme Court bench in 2004 after a stellar career at the Bar,” Mr Speakman said.
“He is a man who has a formidable legal mind as well as deep insight and the highest of courtesy, and who will leave a long legacy in the legal sphere.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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