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Arts Law Centre names new CEO
The Arts Law Centre of Australia has appointed a new chief executive to oversee the only dedicated legal centre for the arts community.
Naomi Neilson
Dr Louise Buckingham has been welcomed as the centre’s newest CEO, replacing outgoing CEO Robyn Ayres, who has stepped down following two decades of service at the helm.
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Announcing the new appointment, the president and chair of the board, Justice John Sackar, said the centre is looking forward to working with Dr Buckingham to continue its work with creative communities.
“Throughout her career, Louise has been a champion for artists’ rights in Australia, and we are thrilled she will continue [to] carry on this work as our CEO,” Justice Sackar said.
Dr Buckingham, who has 23 years of experience in intellectual property law and Indigenous cultural and intellectual property, said the new appointment sees her come “full circle”, having worked as a senior solicitor at Arts Law in the past.
“I will do my utmost to do justice to all that Arts Law has achieved in strengthening value and respect for arts and culture,” she said.
“I am excited for the opportunity to bring my passion for the arts, my commitment to ‘art law’ and related areas of IP, human rights and justice, and all of the experiences I’ve gained in corporate law, in-house legal, as well as in the not-for-profit, cultural and education sectors, to benefit Arts Law and all of Australia’s creators and creative industries.”
