Trevor McKenna Elected as new Law Society of Tasmania President

On Saturday, 17 October 2020 the Law Society of Tasmania elected highly respected family lawyer Trevor McKenna as its new President.

Immediate past President, Ms Crystal Garwood said, “The incoming President’s experience, both on Council over the last five years and as a Senior Associate of Ogilvie Jennings, will put him in good stead to effectively achieve the goals and objectives of the Society”.

“Mr McKenna is a family and relationships lawyer and undertakes Court appointments to represent the best interests of children in the child protection jurisdiction”.

“His skills in advocating for justice for the community, his previous leadership roles and the commitment he has shown to the profession will be an asset. I look forward to him moving into the role of President, and aptly leading the Society forward”

Mr McKenna says he is very honoured and excited to be appointed President.

“I look forward to carrying on the legacy of the Law Society and focusing my energy on supporting and representing the interests of our membership and advocating ongoing law reform focused on a just legal system.
“A standout to me practising law in lutruwita / Tasmania is how the profession has continually maintained a position of public trust and is united in its commitment to the community.

“This commitment to community is something I want to emphasise over the next twelve months through ongoing debate on law reform, access to justice issues and especially addressing the challenges faced by some of our most vulnerable citizens.

“I look forward to working with my fellow members and the Tasmanian community in defending the rights of all.” Mr McKenna said.

Mr McKenna was born in Dublin and raised and educated in Tasmania and is a graduate of the University of Tasmania. He has practised law in a number of Australian states but has called the Tasmanian jurisdiction home for in excess of a decade.

The President’s Charity is the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

For more information or requests for media interviews with Mr McKenna phone 0414 721 696.