Ben Grimes — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Executive Officer at North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (Naaja)
Developed the Indigenous Pre-law and Mentoring Program at Charles Darwin University
Developed the court duty interpreting system used across the NT
Major contributor to the NT Supreme Court Interpreter Protocols and Law Society NT Indigenous Protocols for Lawyers (2nd ed)
Lecturer in law at Charles Darwin University, teaching Criminal Law, Indigenous Peoples and the Law, Customary Law and Comparative Law

Biography

Ben Grimes is a lawyer and linguist, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (Naaja). He specializes in addressing communication issues within the legal system and advancing cross-cultural legal education.

Grimes has established a strong reputation within the Northern Territory legal profession, collaborating on significant projects across various sectors.