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The College of Law has appointed a highly awarded executive and law firm co-founder as the executive director of the Queensland part of the school of professional practice.
Emily McCarthy, who previously held the position of global people and culture director at Megaport, will serve as executive director at The College of Law Australia in Queensland.
Having held numerous senior people and culture positions across LexVeritas, LOD, Plexus, and Alex Correa Executive, McCarthy’s leadership experience and related network are extensive.
Most notably, McCarthy was the co-founder of NewLaw firm Lexvoco, where she was a lawyer and head of talent for four and a half years, from its establishment in 2014.
She has also undertaken legal secondments throughout her career, including Clayton Utz and the Brisbane Airport Corporation.
McCarthy boasts a decorated career, having secured the Australian Lawyers Weekly HR Professional of the Year Award in 2019.
This coincided with the acquisition of Lexvoco by a London-based private equity group, a transition where she remained for several years following the sale.
College of Law Group CEO Marcus Martin highlighted that McCarthy’s leadership, experience and strong stakeholder management positioned her perfectly to lead the College through the challenges that may be faced.
“Emily is the perfect leader to spearhead the upcoming challenges that will be impacting the College and all PLT providers in Queensland,” Martin said.
“With Emily’s experience, skills and stakeholder network, we are looking forward to seeing the Queensland College continue to grow and benefit from her extensive learnings.
“Highly respected in the legal, professional services and technology fields, Emily is a voice of authority, especially in the legal profession, known for her fresh thinking and approach.
“Her extensive skill set encompasses legal services, people management, HR and innovation in the legal industry.”
McCarthy will succeed former executive director Ann-Maree David, who will move into the role of national executive director, having already spent 23 years in the College.
“I am incredibly excited to join the College of Law at this important time for the profession. The College has played a significant role in shaping the generations of lawyers, and I am privileged to have the opportunity to contribute to the next chapter,” McCarthy said.
With McCarthy at the helm, the Queensland branch will maintain tight-knit collaborations with a range of key industry participants – from academic institutions and legal practices to regulatory authorities and peak bodies – to ensure the College remains agile and adaptive in the face of shifting market demands and regulatory requirements.
“The future of law is bright for professionals who can combine their legal training with technology, adaptability and strong human skills,” McCarthy said.
“The College is uniquely positioned to support that evolution, and I’m excited to work alongside the profession in Queensland to help shape what comes next.”
