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New NSW Legal Aid CEO appointed
The NSW Attorney-General has appointed a new chief executive of Legal Aid NSW, who has over two decades of legal experience at the organisation.
Lauren Croft
Monique Hitter has been promoted as the newest CEO of Legal Aid NSW, replacing outgoing CEO Brendan Thomas.
Attorney-General Mark Speakman said Ms Hitter is an outstanding and accomplished senior executive leader with a proven track record in achieving justice outcomes for some of the state’s most vulnerable people.
“Ms Hitter has a deep understanding of Legal Aid NSW’s critical and unique responsibility to ensure access to justice for vulnerable people, including people with mental health issues, people with intellectual disabilities, the elderly and people in remote and regional areas,” he said.
“Having spearheaded Legal Aid NSW’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms Hitter is well-placed to take the organisation beyond the challenges of the past two years into its next critical phase in the provision of legal assistance services.”
Chair of the Legal Aid NSW board Craig Smith also welcomed Ms Hitter’s appointment.
“Ms Hitter has earned the respect and the support of the board. Her commitment and passion for the cause of Legal Aid will ensure our continued success in serving the community and providing access to justice,” he said.
Commenting on her new role, which commences immediately, Ms Hitter said she is “humbled and honoured” to be given the opportunity to lead the provider of legal assistance services.
“It is a great privilege to lead Legal Aid NSW, to serve and to make a significant difference to the individuals and communities who need us most across NSW,” she said.
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
