Fellow Rotarian, Nadia Hamilton, recently (28th October) found herself in the Supreme Court – but fear not, no misdemeanours were involved. In fact, she was there to celebrate a win.
Nadia’s younger son Lance Hamilton has just been admitted as a lawyer to the Australian legal profession (see pic). A proud moment in any family – but the Hamiltons added their own special twist.
Who stood before the bench as the Moving Officer to formally welcome Lance into life in the law? His brother, Jake, also a lawyer – who missed out on all the courtroom ceremony when he was admitted during the Covid lockdown (no pomp, no fanfare, not even a handshake!).
And, as it turns out, this isn’t Jake’s first time in the role. He also acted as Moving Officer when his now-partner Annie was admitted (see pic)
We suspect the Hamiltons may soon require their own wing at the Supreme Court or at the very least, a loyalty coffee card.
Congratulations to Lance, Jake, Annie – and of course, to Nadia – on a truly case-winning family achievement.
(David Baker)