The Council is the governing board of the Society, consisting of up to nine elected members including two officeholders who meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Constitution. Council members serve a three-year term, commencing after the Annual General Meeting at which their election is announced.
The Council is responsible for managing and directing the activities of the Society to achieve its objectives. This includes ensuring responsible financial management, setting strategic direction, and upholding the highest standards of governance. The Council is also a regulatory authority for the purposes of the Legal Profession Act 2006 and is accountable for the exercise of its regulatory functions under the legislation.
The Council is led by the President who serves as chair of the Council and is the primary ambassador for the ACT legal profession and spokesperson for internal and external engagements. The President is supported by the Vice President and other members of the Council as needed.
Council members are committed to upholding standards of governance, including acting in good faith, exercising care and diligence, and prioritising the best interests of the Society. They must ensure the Society’s financial affairs are managed responsibly, disclose conflicts of interest, and ensure the Society operates within legal and ethical frameworks.
The Council also appoints at least one Secretary, who supports governance by maintaining records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Our Council (as at 1 December 2025)
- Vik Sundar (President)
- Lisa Quilty (Vice President)
- Andrew Allan
- Ana Anzani
- Andrew Giddings
- Pierre Johannessen
- Ming Li
- Kathleen McCarron
- Sarah Milson-Mahy
- Louise Morris
- Timothy Morton
- Debra Parker
- Adam Peppinck
- Kate Waterford
