John Marsden (lawyer)

John Marsden
Born
John Robert Marsden

(1942-01-03)3 January 1942
Lismore, Australia
Died17 May 2006(2006-05-17) (aged 64)
Turkey
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Solicitor, president of the Law Society of New South Wales
Years active1968–2006
Known forDefamation case against the Seven network, LGBT activist
Notable workDefence Lawyer of serial killer Ivan Milat

John Robert Marsden AM (3 January 1942 – 17 May 2006[1]) was an Australian solicitor and former President of the Law Society of New South Wales. He was known for his high-profile clients, his gay rights activism,[1][2] and his victory in a defamation action against the Seven Network.

  1. ^ a b "An outspoken fighter who was passionate until his final days" (obituary). The Sydney Morning Herald. 19 May 2006. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  2. ^ Lyons, John. "The price of a reputation". Sunday. Nine Network. Archived from the original (transcript) on 27 August 2006.