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WA pro bono initiative to bridge the gap
Over 500 of Western Australia’s legal community will gather together as part of a pro bono initiative dubbed the Walk for Justice.
Emma Musgrave
The Walk brings together distinguished event ambassadors including Chief Justice Wayne Martin AC, Justice Stephen Thackray Chief Judge of the Family Court of Western Australia, Justice Richard O'Brien of the Family Court of Western Australia and Chief Judge Kevin Sleight of the District Court of Western Australia.
The Walk falls in line with this week’s National Law Week and comes as part of National Pro Bono Day.
“Demand outstrips current funding for Legal Aid, the Aboriginal Legal Service and community legal centre services,” Law Access chairperson Adam Ebell said.
“The result is that Western Australians with meritorious cases who miss out on legal assistance must turn to pro bono lawyers, through the state’s pro bono clearing house, Law Access.”
Mr Ebell noted that Law Access assists some of the most vulnerable people in WA, who would otherwise be unable to obtain legal assistance.
“We receive requests for assistance from all over the state, and in all areas of the law, and match those who will most benefit from legal assistance, with lawyers willing to provide pro bono assistance. Law Access allows scarce pro bono resources to be utilised in the most effective way possible, benefiting both applicants and the profession,” he added.
“Our vision is Equal Access to Justice. This can only be achieved through team effort.
“National Pro Bono Day is an opportunity to shine a light on the justice gap and to celebrate the efforts of the Western Australian pro bono community to bridge this gap.”
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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