Committee Member of the Year
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This award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions as part of a Law Society Committee.
The recipient provides valuable insights, informed perspectives and meaningful recommendations which contribute to effective law reform, policy development, ethics and regulation.
2024 Finalists
Matthew Lo, Solicitor, Kerin Benson Lawyers
Richard Snowden, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Sophia Urlich, Legal Counsel, BlueScope Steel
Assessment Criteria
- Providing examples where possible, how has the nominee’s knowledge and insights contributed to the Law Society’s efforts in relation to law reform, regulation, policy development or guidance for the profession on critical legal issues. (50 per cent)
- Providing examples where possible, how has the nominee enhanced their committee’s ability to provide informed and effective analysis of legal matters or regulatory or ethical issues. (25 per cent)
- Providing examples where possible, how has the nominee demonstrated leadership on their committee, fostering a collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue, and uniting diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. (25 per cent)
Eligibility
Nominations for this award are open to individuals who:
- Are a NSW solicitor currently serving on a committee of the Law Society of NSW; and
- hold a current NSW practising certificate; and
- are members of The Law Society of NSW
Judging Panel
This award will be judged by the Law Society of NSW Executive Team.
Key dates
- Nominations open Monday 2 September
- Nominations close Tuesday 15 October
- Finalists Friday 1 November
- Awards ceremony Friday 6 December