Leading SC joins Supreme Court of NSW

With more than two decades at the Bar, Richardson has earned a formidable reputation in public, administrative and regulatory law to the state’s highest court.

Her appointment comes as Robertson Wright prepares to step down after more than a decade on the bench, having joined the court in 2013 following his tenure as the inaugural president of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Richardson began her legal career in 1997 as a solicitor at Mallesons Stephen Jaques in Sydney before undertaking further studies at Harvard University in 2000.

She later worked in New York as a litigation attorney with Sullivan & Cromwell before returning to Australia in 2002, the same year she was called to the Bar.

Since taking silk in 2016, Richardson has become widely recognised as one of the Bar’s leading advocates, with extensive experience appearing in major public inquiries and nationally significant coronial inquests.

Beyond her advocacy work, Richardson has also helped shape the profession itself, serving on key committees within the NSW Bar Association, including the prestigious Silk Selection Committee, while also leading the Readership Committee at Banco Chambers.

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Attorney-General Michael Daley praised her appointment, sharing how Richardson’s formidable intellect, deep expertise in public law and proven ability to navigate complex matters would further strengthen the Supreme Court of NSW and its service to the people of the state.

“Katherine Richardson SC is an outstanding lawyer with a formidable intellect and an exceptional breadth of legal experience,” A-G Daley said.

“She brings deep expertise in public and administrative law, a strong commitment to the rule of law, and a proven capacity to deal with complex and sensitive matters.

“Her appointment is a welcome addition to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and will further strengthen the court’s ability to serve the people of this state.”