Justin Gleeson

Justin Thomas Gleeson SC (born 9 April 1961 ) is an Australian lawyer and former Solicitor-General of Australia, the Commonwealth's second-ranking law officer.

Early life and education Gleeson was educated at St Patrick's College, Strathfield, and First-Class Honours). Gleeson undertook postgraduate studies in the law at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Law.

Following his resignation, Gleeson rejoined private practice and returned to Banco Chambers, the chambers that he founded. In addition to acting as counsel in domestic courts, Gleeson is also currently working as an international arbitrator.

Personal life Justin is married to academic and author Dr Bernadette Brennan. They have two daughters Madeline and Caitlin. His father is Gerald Gleeson AC, a former senior public servant in the Labor Government in New South Wales. One of his brothers, Fabian Gleeson, is a former judge of the New South Wales Court of Appeal. His father-in-law is former High Court Chief Justice Sir Gerard Brennan. His elder daughter is author Madeline Gleeson.