Morag Wise, Lady Wise
Scottish judge
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Morag Barbara Wise, Lady Wise, PC (born 22 January 1963) is the President of the Scottish Tribunals and a Senator of the College of Justice, a judge of the Scotland's Supreme Courts. Wise is also the Chair of Governors of Fettes College.[2]
As First Minister
As Lord President
Lady Wise PC | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the College of Justice | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Alex Salmond As First Minister |
| Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
| President of the Scottish Tribunals | |
| Assumed office 1 May 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Lord Carloway As Lord President |
| Preceded by | Lord Woolman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 January 1963[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen McGill University |
| Profession | Advocate |
| Website | Judiciary of Scotland |
Early life and education
Wise was born on 22 January 1963 to Barbara (née Gillies) and Leslie James Wise.[3]
She studied law at the University of Aberdeen graduating in 1985 with an LLB with first class honours, followed in 1986 with a Diploma in Legal Practice. In 1995, she received her LL.M. from McGill University, Montreal.[4][5][3]
Legal career
Wise became a solicitor in 1989 and joined Morton Fraser LLP. In 1993, she was called to the bar, joining Westwater Advocates, and specialised in family law.[5][6] Wise became a Queen's Counsel in 2005, and was appointed a Temporary Judge of the Court of Session in 2008.[4] On 6 February 2013, she was appointed a Senator of the College of Justice, taking the judicial title Lady Wise.[7]
In 2005, Wise became a member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Faculty of Advocates[4] She became chair of the Advocates' Family Law Association in 2007, having served as vice chair since 2000.[6]
On 7 December 2021, it was announced that Wise had been appointed to the Inner House of the Court of Session with effect from 5 January 2022.[8] She was sworn of Her Majesty's Privy Council on 12 April 2022 allowing her the honorific The Right Honourable.[9]
On 5 April 2023, she was appointed President of Scottish Tribunals, succeeding Lord Woolman.[10]
Publications and honours
Personal life
In 1994, Wise married Alastair McEwan with whom she has two daughters and one son.[3]