Admitted as a solicitor: 2011
Called to the Bar: 2017
Dr Adam Booker accepts briefs in a broad range of matters, with a particular focus on appellate, criminal, and administrative law. He also undertakes advice work relating to appeals before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and related human rights issues. Much of his advocacy work is accessible on NSW Caselaw.
Adam pairs his practice with a career in academia, researching criminal law processes. This led to the award of his doctorate and roles with several universities, including the University of Sydney as practitioner in residence (2022), and more recently, as an academic in the law school (2023), teaching criminal law and other related subjects.
Adam is currently a statutorily appointed Member of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal, where he sits as a legal member. He is also accredited as a mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation System. Adam is appointed a Criminal Case Convenor in the ACT by the Chief Justice.
Adam is appointed to all Legal Aid NSW panels.
Qualifications
PhD: University of Technology, Sydney
Master of Laws (by thesis): University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Honours): University of Wollongong
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
