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Our Patron and Life Members

Life Membership is the highest award offered by WLSWA, recognising the remarkable contribution of individuals to the purpose and values of the organisation. These members include:

Antoinette Kennedy AO

Antoinette Kennedy AO was appointed WLSWA Patron in 2010. Antoinette is one of the most exceptional women to have been a member of Western Australia’s legal profession and is acknowledged for her mentoring work within the community. When she became a lawyer, there were only five other women practising in WA. She was the first woman appointed as a judge in 1985 and the first woman appointed as Chief Judge of the District Court of WA in 2004.

Linda Savage

Linda Savage is a lawyer and former Member of the Legislative Council of the Parliament of Western Australia. Throughout her working life, Linda has had a strong focus on law reform, social justice and the rights of women and children. She was previously a Director of the Social Security Appeals Tribunal and more recently employed to develop the Valuing Children Initiative.

Nicoletta Ciffolilli

Nicoletta Ciffolilli is also a lawyer, and has been a mediator since 1993, and currently the Director of Solutions for Conflict. Nicoletta has extensive experience in conducting grievance, misconduct and breach of standards investigations. She was Instructing Solicitor for the King Edward Memorial Hospital Inquiry. She is currently a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Mairead McCoy

Known for her significant work in advocacy, training and volunteering in the disability sector, Mairead has developed and worked in early intervention programs for young people. Mairead is now retired.

Marnie Williams

Marnie Williams is a solicitor for Aboriginal Family Law Services and the Kalgoorlie Regional Representative for WA Family Law Planning Network. Prior to becoming a lawyer she worked as a trauma counsellor with culturally diverse people, including people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

The latest news & insights

PLO Stephanie Monck runner up in 2024 CP Awards

25 March 2024 News

We are very proud that Women’s Legal Service WA’s Principal Legal Officer, Stephanie Monck, was the runner up finalist of the Rona Oakley Consumer Protection Award 2024. Stephanie is widely respected in the broader legal sector and beyond. Stephanie goes above and beyond the expectations of a PLO on an everyday basis. Her advocacy for improved justice outcomes for women, …

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Funds raised for WLSWA clients at IWD event

11 March 2024 News

  Women’s Legal Service WA were the nominated beneficiary of fundraising at a Financial Advice Association Australia International Women’s Day Event 2024. More than $5,000 was raised and which will be added to an emergency relief bucket for expenses that women need to cover, and that is critical for their safety and wellbeing. WLSWA MR FAAA IWD 110324

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