Viran Molisa Trief

Viran Molisa Trief (born 1977) is a Ni-Vanuatu jurist who has been a member of the Supreme Court of Vanuatu since July 2019; she was the first Ni-Vanuatu woman to hold that role. She previously served as Solicitor General, and was the first woman to that role.

Early life and education Trief is the daughter of Grace Mera Molisa and Sela Molisa, who were both instrumental in the founding of the Republic of Vanuatu in 1980. They grew up in Port Vila, but went to New Zealand for their secondary education.

Career Trief worked at the State Law office as a researcher. She became a State Counsel in 2003 and Assistant Senior State Counsel in 2004. She also served as Secretary of the Law Council and Disciplinary Committee until her appointment to the Court. She was one of ten local and international applicants for the position. She is the first Ni-Vanuatu woman to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Vanuatu.

Personal life Trief is married with three children.