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Kristina Stern (OL 1982)
Thursday, 13 June 2024
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Attorney General Michael Daley has made his first judicial appointment, selecting Kristina Stern (OL 1982) as a judge of appeal for the NSW Supreme Court. Kristina Stern, a highly respected lawyer with extensive experience in public and commercial law, is a distinguished member of the Class of 1982. After attending Lauriston, she graduated with first-class honours in law from Melbourne University in 1987. She spent ten years at the London Bar at 39 Essex Street, practicing both public and private law. During this time, she was appointed to the Treasury Panel, represented the UK Government in the Hutton Inquiry regarding the UK's entry into the Iraq war, and frequently appeared before the House of Lords. Since returning to Australia, Kristina has been involved in several complex commercial and administrative law disputes, including the Hobart International Airport case and the Mount Bruce Mining litigation in the High Court. She has also been involved in the Julian Wright and Hope Downs litigation and represented Meta in ongoing proceedings by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission concerning allegedly false cryptocurrency advertising. Additionally, she appeared in the Glencore transfer pricing dispute and taxation disputes related to Project Wickenby. Kristina is regularly briefed on planning and environmental matters, both civil and criminal. Currently serving as the chair of the NSW Bar Association Inquests and Inquiries Committee, Kristina is frequently involved in high-profile inquests and fire inquiries. She has appeared in cases such as the Quakers Hill Nursing Home fire, the Dungog floods, and the death of cricketer Phillip Hughes. She also represented the Commonwealth in the defamation trial brought by war veteran and Victoria Cross holder Ben Roberts-Smith. Kristina Stern has been described as "one of the most highly regarded lawyers in her fields and is a fantastic addition to the Supreme Court." Congratulations, Kristina! |