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]

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

  1. 1 2 3 "College of Justice". Scottish Government. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Morag B. Wise, Q.C.". Faculty of Advocates. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Morag Wise QC". Chambers and Partners. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  4. ↑ Roll of the Court of Session for 31 January 2013.


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