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.