Ross Mackay is a highly experienced and skilled solicitor specializing in public interest environmental law, cultural heritage law, and NSW planning law. With his decade-long experience in the legal industry and a passion for protecting the environment and cultural heritage, Ross currently operates as a sole practitioner and legal consultant, seeking contract opportunities in his specialty areas. Ross has significant expertise in assisting traditional owners and local communities in protecting their environment or cultural heritage through the law.

Ross has completed his studies in a wide range of fields related to law, including a Master of Laws in Mineral Law & Policy from the University of Dundee, a Master of Philosophy in Law from the University of Newcastle, and a Bachelor of Laws in Chemistry from the University of New England.

In the past, Ross has worked for organizations such as MPS Law, Macquarie University, EDO NSW, NTSCORP Ltd, McCullough Robertson, and Sparke Helmore, among others. His previous roles include Solicitor, Consultant Lawyer, Casual Academic Staff, Young Lawyers Representative at Law Society of NSW Indigenous Issues Committee, Chair at NSW Young Lawyers Environment and Planning Law Committee, and Secretary at NSW Young Lawyers Environment and Planning Law Committee, among others.