Lewis Ringwaldt
About Lewis Ringwaldt
Lewis Ringwaldt is a reporter for Tasmanian Reports and a federal prosecutor at the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne and has extensive experience in legal reporting and communications.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lewis Ringwaldt has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Reporter for Tasmanian Reports since 2019. In this role, he focuses on legal reporting, specifically summarizing and analyzing Supreme Court decisions. His contributions are integral to the legal community, providing accurate and timely information on significant legal matters in Tasmania.
Education and Expertise
Lewis Ringwaldt holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Global Competition and Consumer Law from the University of Melbourne, which he completed in 2021. He also earned a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the University of Tasmania in 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with Honours in Law from the University of Tasmania in 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both legal principles and journalistic practices.
Background
Lewis Ringwaldt began his career in the legal field as a Shop Assistant at Mitre 10 Australia Pty Ltd from 2009 to 2012. He transitioned to the role of Legal Officer at the Attorney-General's Department in Canberra from 2018 to 2019. Prior to his current positions, he served as a Publications and Communications Officer at Tasmania University Union and as a Communications Officer at the University of Tasmania. His diverse experiences have shaped his skills in legal communication and reporting.
Achievements
Lewis Ringwaldt writes headnotes for the Authorised Reports of the Decisions of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, contributing to the Tas R series. His expertise lies in summarizing complex legal decisions for publication, which is essential for legal practitioners and the public. He has been actively involved in legal reporting since March 2019, focusing on significant Supreme Court decisions, thereby enhancing the accessibility of legal information.