Our team and board
There is an entire community of people that make our impact possible. Meet Justice Connect's board, staff, and patrons.
There is an entire community of people that make our impact possible. Meet Justice Connect's board, staff, and patrons.
The Justice Connect Board is made up of volunteers. Each board member contributes a wide range of commercial and philanthropic expertise, as well as a commitment to social justice.
Marcia brings incredible expertise as a lawyer and judge, as well as a thinker and academic. She has thought deeply about the impact of the law and about the systemic changes need to improve outcomes for the community. Through her work, she has made systems-level changes that improve the lives of many.
Crucial to our own work, Marcia is a tireless advocate for women. Her work has impacted the lives of many Australian women, and continues to do so at Justice Connect.
The key to our impact is the passionate commitment of our people. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, driven by a desire to deliver real improvements in the lives of the people and communities we help.
Emeritus Professor, LLM, PhD
Gillian Triggs is former Chair of Justice Connect, and long-term Patron of our work. Before she was our Chair, Gillian was the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. She has a wealth of experience in the legal, human rights and social justice sector, and is a strong advocate for women and refugees.
She has also had a vibrant academic career. She was Dean of the Faculty of Law and Challis Professor of International Law at the University of Sydney. She is also the author of many books and papers on human rights and international law.
Justice Connect’s commitment to the power of pro bono, and to providing dignity for those left behind by the legal system, attracts excellence from all corners. We’re proud to count well over fifty of Australia’s best law firms as members of our pro bono community.
Read the stories of those who have received justice through free, pro bono legal help.
Read Grace's storyWith legal help, Grace was able to escape family violence without accruing debt.
Read Kirupa's story"If I am happy in my life now, it’s because of Justice Connect."