Maurice Blackburn Lawyers appoints Tim Trumper as new Chair, strengthening its mission to extend access to justice

06 February 2026

Maurice Blackburn CEO Jacob Varghese said Mr Trumper’s strong history of helping purpose-driven organisations embrace and effect change that helps people in need, gives him a powerful alignment of values with the law firm.

“At the moment, in Australia, three out of every four justice needs go unmet, either because people can’t easily access legal help or because they can’t afford it. That needs to change,” Mr Varghese said.

“Tim has spent his career using technology and innovation to improve people’s lives. That commitment mirrors our mission—to ensure everyday Australians can equitably access justice and legal support when they need it.

“This is a period of change in the legal industry and we’re excited to have Tim come on board to help us embrace the opportunities that come with that change, as we continue seeking to improve access to justice for everyday Australians.”

As former Chair of the NRMA, Mr Trumper led the organisation's digital transformation, scaling membership and leveraging data and technology to deliver new services for millions of Australians.

Mr Trumper said he was excited about the opportunity to contribute his expertise to a firm that has spent over a century proving that legal expertise should serve all Australians.

“Technology now creates new opportunities to reach people who've been locked out. At NRMA, we learned that serving more people well requires both deep understanding of their needs and the capability to deliver at scale. That's the transformation Maurice Blackburn is pursuing—and that's a mission worth leading," Mr Trumper said.

Mr Varghese also paid tribute to outgoing Chair Steve Bracks, describing him as “one of the great people‑centred leaders of his generation.” He said Bracks brought to Maurice Blackburn the same compassion, problem‑solving instinct, and deep commitment to fairness that defined his tenure as Premier of Victoria.

“Steve’s wisdom, steadiness, and sense of purpose strengthened our mission to help more people in need. The firm is better – and thousands of Australians are better off – because of his leadership.”