WA Government Lawyer of the Year

WA Government Lawyer of the Year

WA Government Lawyer of the Year Award

Awarded to a lawyer working in a government department, body or agency (Commonwealth, state or local) who has made a significant contribution to public service during 2024/25.

Nominees are not required to be members of the Law Society, but they must give their consent to being nominated and must be practising in Western Australia.

The WA Government Lawyer of the Year Award is now open for nominations and closes at 5pm on Monday, 18 August 2025.

Award criteria

The award will be judged on three criteria as follows: 

  • Leadership: Driver of improvement, innovation or excellence within government.
  • Impact: Significant contribution to government work with tangible benefits for internal or external stakeholders.
  • Public service: Demonstrable commitment to public service in upholding the rule of law. 

Judging panel

  • Clare Thompson SC: Honours Committee member, The Law Society of Western Australia

  • Kelli King: Director Legal Services, Economic Regulation Authority 

  • Isabel Inkster: Councilor, The Law Society of Western Australia

  • Darren Foster GAICD: Former Director General

Important dates

  • Nominations open on Friday, 11 July 2025.
  • Nominations close at COB on Monday, 18 August 2025.
  • Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Award winners will be announced at the Law Society’s 2025 Gala Awards Evening on Friday, 7 November 2025. Click here for more information.

Further information

Contact Member Services on (08) 9324 8692 or email membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au.

Previous Award recipients

WA Government Lawyer of the Year

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