Maurice Blackburn announces 39 new appointments and promotions

_{2 July 2014}

Chee Chee Leung

Thirty-nine lawyers from across the country have been promoted to new positions commencing from July 1 2014, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers announced today.

Maurice Blackburn Chief Executive Officer Greg Tucker said the firm was proud to be appointing such a high number of lawyers for 2014 across a range of practice areas, including Work and Personal Injuries, Military ComCare, Employment and Industrial, Class Actions, Asbestos, Medical Negligence, and Social Justice.

“Maurice Blackburn works hard to invest in our staff and we are very proud of the lawyers and teams working for us right across the country,” Mr Tucker said.

“It’s great to see such a high number of our lawyers being recognised and promoted this year to the next step in their careers, including significantly the appointment of two lawyers to Principal.

“I want to congratulate all of our lawyers who have received new appointments this year, it is due recognition of their excellent, ongoing contribution to our firm and the important work being undertaken for our clients nationally,” he said.

The 39 lawyers promoted nationally from July 1 2014 are:-

Principal

Alison Barrett – Southport

Carolyn Kovac – Greensborough

Senior Associate

Phil Nolan – Brisbane

Meghan Rothery – Rockhampton

Emma Thornton – Brisbane

Murray Watt – Brisbane

Libby Brookes – Sydney

Holly Pinnis – Dandenong

Victoria Keays – Melbourne