- Maria Lamattina is the individual winner at Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards
- Street Law Centre WA honoured for helping the homeless on legal matters
- Awards recognise the importance of pro bono and community legal work
An advocate for Aboriginal people, refugees and asylum seekers, along with a legal centre for the homeless, are among the 2023 winners of the Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards.
The awards celebrate and promote pro bono and community law work by the legal fraternity for vulnerable and disadvantaged Western Australian’s.
Barrister and solicitor Maria Lamattina won the Individual Award in the wake of two decades of pro bono services and leadership of social justice organisations.
Street Law Centre WA, which provides legal advice and representation for the homeless and people at risk of homelessness, won the Not-For-Profit Award.
Family law specialist Lucy Thomas won the Legal Aid Panel Member Award for private practitioners in acknowledgement of her lengthy service as an Independent Children’s Lawyer and mediator.
The Legal Firm Award went to Tang Law, which specialises in migration law, and stands up for victims of family violence.
Attorney General John Quigley presented the awards last night at the Law Society of Western Australia’s 2023 Gala Dinner.
As stated by Attorney General John Quigley:
“It’s always a pleasure to present these awards for legal work that’s critical for ensuring equal access to justice.
“Maria Lamattina shares her expertise in corporate law governance and Native Title matters for Aboriginal groups and individuals. She has successfully led human rights groups.
“Street Law Centre WA provides outreach services and legal support for the homeless throughout the metropolitan area and via a state-wide advice line.
“Lucy Thomas is a nationally accredited mediator who works hard to protect the interests of children in family conflicts.
“In addition to its pro bono work, Tang Law regularly hosts or supports events about issues affecting migrants, including family violence.”
