The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) is a company limited by guarantee.
The organisation is overseen by a National Council, consisting of an elected Board of Directors representing each state and territory across Australia. Directors serve a two-year term, with half the state/territory branches holding an election each year.
The National President is the public face of the organisation and serves for a one-year term: from 1 July to the end of June the following year. We are also represented by thematic spokespersons, who are experts in their fields.
From 1 July 2025, the National President of the ALA is Ian Murray.
The National Council
- National President Ian Murray
- President-Elect Michel Margalit
- Immediate Past President Michelle James
- ACT Director Amber Wang
- NSW Director Roshana May
- NT Director Clarissa Phillips
- SA Director Sarah Vinall
- Tas Director Phil Schubert
- Vic Director Michel Margalit
- WA Director Graham Droppert SC
The National Council meets regularly throughout the year to set the policy and strategic direction for the organisation. The members also elect a President-Elect, who serves a one-year term in that role before becoming the National President the following year.
View all of our past National Presidents here.