Morag Wise, Lady Wise
The Honourable Lady Wise | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the College of Justice | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Alex Salmond As First Minister |
| Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Scotland |
| Alma mater | Aberdeen, McGill, Montreal |
| Profession | Advocate |
| Website | Judiciary of Scotland |
Morag B. Wise, Lady Wise is a Senator of the College of Justice, a judge of the Scotland's Supreme Courts.
Education
Wise obtained an LL.B (Hons) and Dip. L.P. the University of Aberdeen and LL.M from McGill University in Montreal.[1][2]
Legal career
Wise became a solicitor in 1989 and joined Morton Fraser LLP. In 1993, she was called to the bar, joining Westwater Advocates, and specialised in family law.[2][3] Wise became a Queen's Counsel in 2005, and was appointed a Temporary Judge of the Court of Session in 2008.[1] On 6 February 2013, she was appointed a Senator of the College of Justice, taking the judicial title Lady Wise.[4]
In 2005, Wise became a member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Faculty of Advocates[1] She became chair of the Advocates' Family Law Association in 2007, having served as vice chair since 2000.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "College of Justice". Scottish Government. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Morag B. Wise, Q.C." Faculty of Advocates. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Morag Wise QC". Chambers and Partners. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ Roll of the Court of Session for 31 January 2013.
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