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ABC names new GC
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has named its new general counsel, who brings over 25 years of experience in media and the law, having practised primarily in the UK and Europe.
Jerome Doraisamy
Earlier on Friday, 18 June, ABC managing director David Anderson named Ingrid Silver as the public broadcaster’s new GC. She will commence in the role in late September, and replace outgoing GC Connie Carnabuci.
She is currently based in London, serving as the co-head of the film and TV global practice at BigLaw firm Reed Smith.
“This is a key role for the ABC and, in many ways, a unique role in the Australian media landscape,” Mr Anderson said.
“Ingrid will bring great depth to the work we do here and is perfectly placed to continue the work done by current General Counsel Connie Carnabuci. I am very pleased Ingrid has agreed to join our already impressive legal team.
“I would also like to thank Connie for her outstanding expertise and service and wish her the very best in the next stage of her career.”
Ms Silver said that she is “thrilled” to be returning to Australia to contribute to a national institution.
“Connie has done an incredible job and leaves behind a high calibre team with whom it will be a privilege to work,” she proclaimed.
ABC has also appointed Jacquie Foord and Grant McAvaney as associate general counsel, who will have responsibility for regulatory and editorial matters respectively and will each act as GC prior to Ms Silver’s arrival.
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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