In this new episode of the divorce series, I have the privilege of interviewing the Honourable Diana Bryant (AO, QC), former Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, former Patron of Australian Women Lawyers and the first woman appointed in 2000 to be inaugural Chief Federal Magistrate of Australia, the head of the Federal Magistrates' Court. Born into a family of legal professionals, Diana’s mum ran her own all-female law firm and has always been a role model in her life. In the midst of gender disparity, Diana found herself in a position where it was an equal playing field in Perth, Australia, as the new legislation had just come into place. She has voiced out the need for judges intervening in divorce proceedings and initiating processes where children are involved to a greater extent. She even took on a watershed case in the High Court of Australia with an all-female team despite it being her first appearance in the High Court. Diana is an inspiration! It has motivated me to step up to unique and challenging cases, despite the odds.

Site: http://www.worldcongress.co/the-board/the-honourable-diana-bryant-ao-qc/

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