“Described by one senior lawyer as a lawyer well known in government circles for being one step ahead, she is an inspirational figure for lawyers, regardless of age or experience.”
As Deputy Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Cassie Nicholson had to marshal not only her legal and leadership skills, but also her ability to inspire a team facing a world-changing pandemic.”
Nicholson told LawFuel that the orders were unprecedented and challenging.
“Particularly in the early days, we had some really challenging judgment calls. We also had to think carefully how to impose these stringent controls across the entire economy but still try to build in appropriate exceptions and flexibility.