16 new silks also joined the bar last week
The Victorian Bar Council has appointed its new leaders for 2021-2022.
Róisín N Annesley QC has been named president of the council, with Charles E Shaw QC and Darryl J Burnett serving as vice presidents. Mark A Robins QC has been elected honorary treasurer, while Robyn W Sweet has been appointed assistant honorary treasurer.
Joining the officers on the council are the following:
Annesley, Burnett and Hassan had worked together to establish a revised code of conduct for the Victorian Bar that addressed workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination. The policies were launched last month.
Victorian Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Ferguson also named new senior counsel to the bar last Wednesday.
“I am pleased to welcome 16 new silks to the Victorian Bar. This appointment recognises their high degree of skill, integrity and honesty, independence and diligence. I wish them all the best for the next phase of their outstanding careers,” Victorian Bar President Christopher Blanden QC said.
According to the bar, the group was drawn from a 114-strong candidate pool. The 2021 silks are as follows:
A virtual ceremony will be held on 29 November to welcome the new silks.
