President's message - 1 May 2025

01/05/2025

President's message

Following my announcement in December that Andreas Heger, our Executive Director, is stepping down in July 2025, I am delighted to inform members that the Bar Council has appointed Ms Heather Moore as the Association’s next Executive Director.

Heather is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Legal Services Council and Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation. She has worked with government, the legal profession and the judiciary, including as Director of Policy at the Law Society of NSW, Private Secretary to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and acting Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the NSW Department of Justice. Heather was awarded her law degree with First Class Honours and a University Medal and completed an Executive Masters in Public Administration in 2018. She is a superb appointment.

Heather is looking forward to working with the Council, committees, staff and membership of the Association in support of a strong and independent NSW Bar and its commitment to the highest professional standards, access to justice and the rule of law.

Heather will commence in June to facilitate a smooth handover.