National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has appointed a technology and innovation-driven chair.
Tim Trumper has replaced Steve Bracks as chair of Maurice Blackburn, the firm announced last Friday, 6 February.
Trumper was formerly chair of NRMA, where he led the organisation’s digital transformation, scaling membership and leveraging data and technology to deliver new services.
CEO Jacob Varghese said his purpose-driven history has given Trumper a “powerful alignment” with Maurice Blackburn’s values.
“At the moment, in Australia, three out of every four justice needs go unmet, either because people can’t easily access legal help or because they can’t afford it. That needs to change,” Varghese said.
Varghese said much like the firm, Trumper has spent his career using technology and innovation to improve people’s lives.
“This is a period of change in the legal industry, and we’re excited to have Tim come on board to help us embrace the opportunities that come with that change, as we continue seeking to improve access to justice for everyday Australians,” Varghese said.
Commenting on his move, Trumper said he was excited about the opportunity to contribute his expertise to a legal practice.
“Technology now creates new opportunities to reach people who’ve been locked out,” Trumper said.
“At NRMA, we learned serving more people well requires both deep understanding of their needs and the capability to deliver at scale.
“That’s the transformation Maurice Blackburn is pursuing – and that’s a mission worth leading.”
Varghese described outgoing chair Bracks as “one of the great people-centred leaders of his generation”, having brought his compassion and problem-solving instinct from his tenure as Victorian premier.
“Steve’s wisdom, steadiness, and sense of purpose strengthened our mission to help more people in need.
“The firm is better – and thousands of Australians are better off – because of his leadership,” Varghese said.
