Appointments April 5 2019

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Peter Klinken, Rob Slocombe, Fiona Wood, Angus Turner, Shane Murphy, Corey Steel, Steve Cohen, Stewart Kattowitz, Reem Al-Bahadiri, Gina Nofal and Blair Campbell.

Peter Klinken has been reappointed as Western Australia's chief scientist for a further three years, until June 2022. Professor Klinken became chief scientist in 2014 and is the third person to hold the position since it was established in 2003. He was previously a medical researcher, advancing the understanding of genes involved in leukaemia, cancer and anaemia, and helped establish the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has announced RAC WA chief executive Rob Slocombe, Burns Service WA director Fiona Wood and opthamologist, associate professor and 2015 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner, Angus Turner, have joined its board. RFDS chair Sam Walsh said the new appointments brought a diverse set of strengths and experience in medicine, finance, commerce and technological innovation to the board.

Perth lawyers Shane Murphy and Corey Steel are among 77 lawyers worldwide to have been promoted to partner at DLA Piper. Both Mr Murphy and Mr Steel will be partners of litigation and regulatory. Mr Murphy has particular experience in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors, while Mr Steel practices in the areas of construction and commercial litigation.

HHG Legal has welcomed a number of new lawyers to its team. Steve Cohen and Stewart Kattowitz will be working in the family law team in the Perth office and join as associates. Reem Al-Bahadiri is a solicitor who is joining the family law team in Albany. Gina Nofal is a lawyer appointed to the commercial litigation team in the Perth office. Blair Campbell will be a senior associate in the Perth commercial litigation team.