Maker Mayek

Maker Mayek is a distinguished lawyer and community advocate based in Melbourne, serving as the Principal Solicitor and Director of Mayek Legal, Barristers & Solicitors. He brings a wealth of experience in civil and commercial litigation and has a profound commitment to justice. Enrolled in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the High Court of Australia, Maker has held pivotal roles in various esteemed organisations. His involvement as a board member and Chair of the New and Emerging Communities committee for the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia underscores his dedication to multicultural advocacy. Previously, he served on the board of the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria and contributed his expertise as an editor for the Journal of Politics and Law. Maker's academic accomplishments include a Master of Laws from the University of NSW and a Master of Diplomacy and Trade from Monash University, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Arts/Law from the University of Canberra. As an Honorary Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra and a member of the Advisory Board of Media Diversity Australia, Maker's influence extends beyond the legal realm into education and media diversity. His career has been marked by a dedication to both the law and the broader community, demonstrated by his receipt of the 2020 Victorian Government’s African Board and Governance Scholarship. Having started his career with roles at firms such as De Silva Hebron and Jude Lawyers, Maker has built a solid foundation in areas ranging from contract law to employment and industrial relations. His tenure as an Associate to Senior Counsel at the NSW Public Defenders Chambers provided him with critical experience in high-profile criminal matters. Maker continues to leverage his extensive legal expertise and passion for community service in his ongoing work with Mayek Legal, making substantial contributions to the legal profession and the communities he serves.