Michael Sexton (lawyer)

Michael Sexton, SC (Born 24 September 1946) is the current Solicitor General for New South Wales, having served in the office since 1998.

Sexton describes his time at the Court as one which allowed him to "[see] the best advocates in every jurisdiction...[the] experience [gave me] an idea of the best of the law and the sort of standards that [one tries to aim] for in future years".

[5] Following his time at the Court, Sexton attended the University of Virginia and graduated with a Master of Laws.

[4] Sexton was previously active in the Australian Labor Party, where in 1982 he ran for preselection in the now abolished federal seat of Phillip, east of Sydney.

[4] He ceased being active in the party in 1990, and provided advice to then Premier of New South Wales Bob Carr, whose government eventually appointed him Solicitor-General.