Jennifer Ball Statement on Maurie Stack OAM
Maurie Stack OAM
I was saddened to learn today of the death overnight of prominent lawyer and former President of the Law Society of NSW, Maurie Stack OAM.
In addition to being a giant of the law, based on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Maurie provided years of dedicated service to the solicitor profession, and the rule of law, through his roles on various committees of the Law Society and Law Council of Australia. This included his work on the then Personal Injury, Member Services and Court Liaison Committees.
Maurie served for nine years on the Council of the Law Society of NSW, including six years on the Executive Committee, culminating in his year as President in 1995. He was granted life membership of the Law Society in 2019, recognising his distinguished and meritorious service to the profession and community.
In his year as President, Maurie adopted the principle that each holder of this office should leave the Law Society ‘just a little better than he or she found it’. His work in that year towards bringing the national profession together fulfilled that commitment. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Maurie as he attended this year’s Past Presidents’ Luncheon at the Law Society.
Maurie and his brothers, Ray and Tim, built a formidable law firm from the small firm established by their father, Ray (Snr), in Wingham during the Great Depression. Maurie was made a partner of the firm a year after he was admitted to the Supreme Court in 1970. Maurie became Managing Director of the firm in 2003 and Chairman of the Group in 2008. From humble beginnings, the firm now operates in three states, employing more than 250 people.
I convey my condolences to Maurie’s family and friends on behalf of the Law Society of NSW and the solicitors of this state. The profession has lost a true servant of the justice system, and we celebrate his achievements through a remarkable life of service.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Damien Smith | Director, Media and Public Relations
The Law Society of New South Wales
M: +61 417 788 947 | E: Damien.Smith@lawsociety.com.au
