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1st female president of Victorian Court of Appeal named
The Victorian government has appointed a new president of the state’s Court of Appeal, who will be the third judge, and first female, to assume the role in the court’s history.
Jerome Doraisamy
Justice Karin Emerton has been named as the new president of the Victorian Court of Appeal. She will assume the role when she succeeds Justice Chris Maxwell AC, who recently announced his retirement.
Prior to her career on the bench, her honour served as Crown counsel for more than two years and was appointed senior counsel in 2007.
She was called to the Victorian bar in 1993 and worked as a solicitor at Blake Dawson Waldron (now Ashurst).
Justice Emerton brings, the Victorian Attorney-General’s Department said in a statement, “vast knowledge across the law [following a] distinguished career spanning over 30 years”.
Speaking about the appointment, Victorian A-G Jaclyn Symes said: “I congratulate Justice Emerton on her appointment and look forward to her continued contribution to Victoria’s justice system. She brings impressive legal experience and significant knowledge to the role of president, which puts her in an excellent place to make a strong contribution.
“I would like to also extend my thanks to Justice Maxwell for his service and commitment. I wish him well for the next chapter of his life.
“Our state is fortunate to have such extraordinary judicial officers willing to serve the people of Victoria by leading its highest court.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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