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New judge for WA Supreme Court
The Law Society of Western Australia has applauded the appointment of a new judge, who will begin his role at the end of this month.
Emma Musgrave
Joseph McGrath SC has been welcomed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, commencing his new role on 28 November 2016.
From 1993 to 1998 Mr McGrath served as a senior, then a principal legal officer for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions in Perth, and as senior assistant director from 2000 to 2001.
Mr McGrath joined the independent bar in March 2001, until his appointment as Director of Public Prosecutions in 2010.
He has also been a member of the law society’s ethics committee, deputy convenor of its continuing professional development (CPD) – general and commercial litigation committee, and a member of its brief editorial committee.
Law Society of WA president Elizabeth Needham congratulated Mr McGrath, saying he brings extensive experience to his new role.
"Over three decades, Joseph McGrath SC has amassed a wealth of experience and is well respected within the legal profession," Ms Needham said.
"Having worked in private practice, in government roles and at the independent bar, Mr McGrath has enjoyed a distinguished career and will no doubt excel in his new position as a judge of the Supreme Court."
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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