Honorary Members

2011 AGM

Jakeob Brown

Jakeob Brown has supported the activities of UNLSA since his early years at University. Throughout his involvement with UNLSA, Jake has held Executive roles, namely, Vice President (Education) in 2008- 2009, President in 2009-2010 and Vice President (Education) in 2010-2011. At the same time, Jake represented UNLSA at a national level as the ALSA Vice President (Finance & Marketing) for 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. He has also held a student representative position on the Faculty Board of Business & Law in 2010 and successfully advocated on issues concerning all law students such as the reintroduction of the Honours program.

Jake has put his heart and soul into the Association, guaranteeing UNLSA is viewed as a proactive and professional organisation. He has driven the establishment of close and ongoing relationships with sponsors to ensure UNLSA is seen as a valuable student body to both sponsors and students.

The extensive involvement of Jake in UNLSA activities has given the Association a strong voice from a University to national level. He has been a cornerstone for addressing Educational issues influencing Newcastle law students for many years and has provided wide support to Committee members across all portfolios.

It is without hesitation that I nominate Jake for Honorary Membership.

Thomas Dougherty

Thomas Dougherty was Vice President (Events) during the 2009 /2010 UNLSA Year. During this role, attendances at events by students substantially increased. Thomas and his colleague, Nick Wilkinson in Vice President (Events) produced the 2010 Law Ball at capacity at a new venue. During the last months of his term, he worked tirelessly with Rebecca Silberberg in amending our Constitution to the standard that it is today. Individually, Thomas went outside of his role for the benefit of the UNLSA to re-design all of the UNLSA’s marketing material. These included the sponsorship prospectus, letterheads, marketing posters, and all email accounts.

In the 2010 / 2011 year, Thomas Dougherty was elected as President of the UNLSA. During his term of office, he has introduced a culture of inclusiveness and professionalism into UNLSA to ensure excellence in everything the UNLSA offers. He worked tirelessly and in cooperation with other UNLSA members to produce high-quality publications, including introducing a new publication, Valens, that set a new benchmark for all Australian student associations. The results of Thomas’ dedication are the new UNLSA emblem, a redesigned, user-friendly website, a successful Law Revue and a full updated style guide that ensures UNLSA’s publication will remain consistent and professional. Thomas’s technical skills in design and IT have allowed him to expand UNLSA’s presence across social media, facilitate student access to vital university and vocational information and improve the marketing of the association to the wider community. Thomas leaves a legacy of professionalism, cooperation and design-consciousness that will facilitate further growth and improvement of UNLSA.

I motion for Thomas Dougherty to be placed as an Honorary Member of the UNLSA.

2010 AGM

Jessica Norgard

Jessica Norgard has been involved with UNLSA for a number of years in a variety of positions at both the committee and executive level as well as fulfilling the role of President in 2008/2009. In addition, she has taken on responsibilities outside of her role within UNLSA in order to further the aims of the association within the university the wider profession and her involvement with ALSA. Jess continues to contribute to UNLSA above and beyond what is required.

Michael Reville

Michael Reville has been a keen and involved member of UNLSA for many years. Fulfilling the role of graduate representative for his entire degree even when UNLSA has been unable to fulfil the position. Michael has constantly gone above his required duties in his role on the committee and has set the foundation for the graduate representative into the future. His timeless commitment to UNLSA is deserved of honorary membership.

Rebecca Silberberg

Rebecca Silberberg has been involved with UNLSA since her time at University beginning in 2004. Rebecca has been involved on the Committee and the Executive for a number of years in the roles of Vice President Administration and Education. She has invaluable institutional knowledge that she has shared with subsequent committees and always goes above and beyond in her selfless devotion and service to UNLSA. Rebecca has and continues to involve herself in every major decision UNLSA makes whilst at the same time being available to help and contribute her time and expertise to the most insignificant task. UNLSA has been lucky to have Rebecca’s involvement throughout her university life and recognition of her unwavering service to UNLSA with Honorary Membership is warranted.

2009 AGM

Robert Williams

1999

Robert McCallum