In conversation with The Honourable Chief Justice Laura Stein
IPAA SA is delighted to host a compelling conversation with The Honourable Chief Justice Laura Stein, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
This special session will give attendees a rare opportunity to hear from one of South Australia’s most respected legal leaders, and the first woman appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
The conversation will explore Chief Justice Stein’s leadership journey, her distinguished career in the law, and her reflections on public service, justice, integrity and institutional leadership.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions for Chief Justice Stein via Slido before the event, with selected questions to be answered during the conversation. There will also be an opportunity to submit questions live during the event.
Participants can expect to leave with valuable insights, practical reflections and a renewed perspective on what it means to lead with purpose and integrity in the public sector.
Learn about our speakers
The Honourable Chief Justice Laura Stein
Chief Justice
Supreme Court of South Australia
Chief Justice Laura Stein was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia on 3 September 2021.
On 15 January 2026, her Honour was appointed as Chief Justice of South Australia, effective from 19 February 2026.
Prior to her Honour’s appointment to the Supreme Court in 2021, Chief Justice Stein was the Crown Solicitor for South Australia.
Before joining the Crown Solicitor’s Office, Chief Justice Stein worked in private practice at Fisher Jeffries after an associateship to High Court Justice Michael McHugh.
Prior to her Honour’s appointment as Crown Solicitor, Chief Justice Stein occupied roles as
Executive Solicitor responsible for commercial litigation, Special Counsel to the Crown Solicitor and Assistant Crown Solicitor Civil Litigation.
Chief Justice Stein’s academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws and Bachelor of Economics.
While in practice her Honour specialised in the conduct of large and
complex commercial litigation.
Date
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time
9:30 am (Registration & Networking) 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Event)
Inclusions
Tea & Coffee
Location
IPAA SA, Training Room 2
Level 6, 12 Pirie Street, Adelaide
