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14 November 2019

Michael Cole retires after 13 years at The College of Law


Published on 14 November 2019

The College of Law Western Australia CEO/Executive Director, Michael Cole, is retiring after 13 years of sustained outstanding leadership. 

During Michael’s tenure, he played a critical role in establishing the College’s Western Australian programs and operations as its founding Director/CEO.

Michael has also contributed greatly to the success of the College’s Practical Legal Training (PLT) programs, establishing the College as a primary provider for WA law graduates. Michael spearheaded the establishment of the incredibly successful Legal Practice Management Course for WA lawyers, which has reached capacity for every offering since 2017.

He developed Professional Development (CPD) Programs specifically for WA lawyers with great response, engaged our alumni community and continuously worked with the WA legal profession to ensure our products and services addressed their needs.

“Michael has been a valued leader for the College both in Western Australia and nationally,” said Neville Carter, Group CEO of The College of Law. “From the founding of our WA office in 2006, Michael has been the leader, driver, chief communicator, teacher and thinker, creative director and strategist. We wish Michael all the best and appreciate his 13 years of dedicated service to the College.”

Catherine Stokes will begin her tenure as Executive Director of The College of Law Western Australia on 18 November. Catherine joined the College in 2010 and is currently Assistant Director at the College of Law in WA. 

Prior to joining the College, she was a Senior Lecturer at the Articles Training Program in Perth, a program administered by the Legal Practice Board of WA.