Frank Tisher OAM receives the Distinguished Service Award

We are proud to announce that Frank Tisher OAM has been acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to the legal profession with one of the Law Institute of Victoria’s most prestigious honours – The Distinguished Service Award.

 

The Distinguished Service Award, decided by LIV Council, acknowledges members and other individuals who have provided valuable service over a sustained period to the LIV and significantly contributed to the advancement, promotion and improvement of the Victorian legal profession.

 

Frank commenced his articles in 1968 and only 2 years later he boldly started his own practice. In 1972, he merged with Dennis Liner to co-found Tisher Liner & Co, which next year will celebrate our 50th anniversary. Frank has always been ahead of the rest – he was in the first intake of property lawyers to gain their property law accreditation in 1993.

 

He has been a strong mentor for law students and junior lawyers over many years. He has supported the firm’s ongoing development and commitment and upholds a strong sense of community values. He has a strong desire to give back to the community, these are just a few of his accomplishments and committees:

  • Medal of the Order of Australia, Service to Aged Care, Cultural & Sporting Organisations, June 2014;
  • 50 years service award, Law Institute of Victoria;
  • Member, Property Law Committee, Law Institute of Victoria;
  • Accredited Property Law specialisation in Victoria since 1993;
  • President and Board Member Emmy Monash Home for the Aged, 1997 – 2018;
  • Former Committee Member, National Gallery Society of Victoria;
  • St Kilda Hebrew Congregation – Library Fund Trustee Chairman;
  • Board Member, Jewish Museum of Australia, since 2009;
  • President, Maccabi Tennis Club – Early 1990s;
  • Member of Law Institute of Victoria since 1968;
  • Australian Gastro Intestinal research foundation – legal director;
  • President, Ajax Ski Club, 1996-2000;
  • Foundation Committee Member, Lorne Sculpture Committee, 2005-2007;

He is one of the few individuals in Australia who remain an active working partner in a law firm at the age of 77 and is still going strong.

 

Congrats Frank, we admire the many years of distinguished service you have contributed.