AGLS Board

The AGLS board consists of general counsels, heads of legal and other senior lawyers from Commonwealth legal practices. A senior executive representative from the Government Division of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and a senior representative from the Australian Government Solicitor, have a standing invitation to participate in all board meetings.

AGLS Board members

Tim Ffrench – Board Chair

General Counsel, First Assistant Secretary, Legal and Assurance Division, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Kathryn Haigh

First Assistant Secretary, Public Law and Modern Slavery Division, Attorney-General’s Department

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Dr Bridget Gilmour-Walsh PSM

First Assistant Secretary, Regulatory Legal Services Division, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Clare Sharp PSM

Deputy Secretary, Legal Group, Department of Home Affairs

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Erin Wells

First Assistant Secretary and Chief Counsel, Law Division, Department of the Treasury

Felicity Dougherty

General Counsel, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Felicity Dougherty

Janean Richards

Chief Legal Counsel and Head of Division, Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Janean Richards

Kilifoti Eteuati

Executive General Counsel, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

Kilifoti Eteuati

Louise Close

General Manager, Legal Group, Comcare

Louise Close

Tom McGregor

Chief Counsel, National Disability Insurance Agency

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AGLS Board meetings – standing invitees

Clare Derix

National Manager, Practice Services, Australian Government Solicitor

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Katy Lin

Assistant Secretary, Government Division, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Committees

The AGLS board is supported by AGLS committees and an informal forum, with nominated board sponsors working closely with the chairs of each committee. The AGLS committees and board sponsors are:

  • Conference Committee – board sponsors Janean Richards, Kilifoti Eteuati and Tom McGregor
  • Engagement and Communication Committee
  • Integrity, Ethics and Culture Committee – board sponsor Tim Ffrench
  • Legal Operations Committee
  • Professional Development Committee – board sponsor Clare Sharp
  • Legal Practice Managers’ Forum – board sponsor Erin Wells

Find out more about AGLS committees, including how to get involved.

Contact us to ask about AGLS board and committee membership.