Wednesday, 3 April 2019
The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Supreme Court Justice Janine Pritchard, who has been appointed President of the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for a five-year term, beginning on 4 June 2019.
Law Society President Greg McIntyre SC said, “On behalf of the WA legal profession and members of the Law Society, I wholeheartedly congratulate Justice Pritchard on this appointment. Justice Pritchard is the first woman to serve as President of the SAT since its founding 14 years ago, making this a particularly noteworthy and commendable appointment.
“Justice Pritchard is a valued member of the Law Society, having first joined in 1994. Her Honour has made a significant contribution to the Law Society’s Continuing Professional Development programme, sharing her knowledge and experience with fellow practitioners.
“Justice Pritchard has served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia since 2010, and I have no doubt that Her Honour will continue to serve our community in this new role with characteristic skill, sound judgment and impartiality.”
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The Law Society of Western Australia is the peak professional association for lawyers in the State. The Society is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the representation of its more than 4,000 members. The Society enhances the legal profession through its position as a respected leader and contributor on law reform, access to justice and the rule of law. The Society is widely acknowledged by the legal profession, government and the community as the voice of the legal profession in Western Australia.
