“Toni Vozzo has been widely recognised as a leader in the field,” noted Ms Chapman, adding that she has handled numerous and complex matters, including a class action against BankSA and global ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. 

“In addition to her commitment to her clients, Ms Vozzo has also improved practitioners’ access to wellbeing support services through her work as the inaugural chair of the Law Society’s [wellbeing and resilience committee] since 2012,” Ms Chapman said. 

Ms Vozzo has also been actively involved as a member of the Indigenous Law Society mentoring scheme committee since 2016. 

Her appointment fills a vacancy left by the retirement of Magistrate Alfio Grasso. 

“She is an exceptionally qualified candidate and I have no doubt she will make an excellent addition to the Magistrates Court,” said Ms Chapman. 

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Voting is now open for The Lawyers Weekly Award, to be presented to one individual for making substantial, consequential achievements in advancing the Australian legal profession since 2000.

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Finalists for this prestigious award have been confirmed as those listed below. To vote for your preferred winner, click here. 

Julian Burnside AO QC (barrister)

Bernard Collaery (barrister, former Attorney-General of the ACT)

Kate Eastman SC (barrister and co-founder, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights)

The Honourable Robert French AC (former chief justice, High Court of Australia)

Sue Kench (global chief executive, King & Wood Mallesons)

The Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC (chief justice, High Court of Australia)

The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG (former justice, High Court of Australia)

Jane Needham SC (barrister and former president, NSW Bar Association)

Geoffrey Robertson AO QC (barrister)

Professor Gillian Triggs (assistant secretary-general, United Nations and former president, Australian Human Rights Commission)