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Julie Maxton (Julie Katharine Maxton) was born on 31 August, 1955 in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a British lawyer and academic. Discover Julie Maxton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As Julie Katharine Maxton
Occupation Barrister, legal scholar, academic administrator
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 31 August 1955
Birthday 31 August
Birthplace Edinburgh, Scotland
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Julie Maxton's Husband?

Her husband is James Donald Carson, MBE (d. 2008)

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Julie Maxton Net Worth

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1934

Maxton was married to Major Jim Carson (1934-2008), the first leader of the New Zealand Army Band and later head of music at Auckland Grammar School.

Together, they had one son.

1955

Dame Julie Katharine Maxton (born 31 August 1955) is a British-New Zealand barrister, legal scholar, and academic administrator.

Maxton was born on 31 August 1955 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

While at school, she played sport at international level, representing Scotland in lacrosse and hockey.

1974

Carson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1974 Birthday Honours, and died of cancer in 2008.

1976

She studied at law at University College London, and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 1976.

1978

She then trained as a barrister, and was called to the bar at Middle Temple on 27 July 1978.

Maxton moved to New Zealand after qualifying as a barrister.

1981

She undertook postgraduate study in law at the University of Canterbury, and graduated with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in 1981.

The same year, she became a naturalised New Zealand citizen.

1985

Joining the university in 1985 as a lecturer, she was promoted to senior lecturer in 1987 and later to associate professor.

She spent periods as the Dean of Graduate Studies and was twice the acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

1991

At the University of Auckland, she also undertook postgraduate research and completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1991.

Her doctoral thesis is entitled Contempt of Court.

Maxton began her academic career at the University of Canterbury.

There, she taught within the university's School of Law as a lecturer.

Upon marrying, she moved to a different university, the University of Auckland.

This was unusual in that it is uncommon for academics to move between New Zealand law schools.

At the University of Auckland, New Zealand, Maxton's career was both academic and administrative.

1993

In 1993, she was appointed a Professor of Law.

2000

She was Dean of the Faculty of Law between 2000 and 2005.

During her academic career, Maxton was also a practising barrister.

She concentrated on appellate cases.

2006

From 2006 to 2010, she was Registrar of the University of Oxford.

From 2006 to 2011, Maxton held the position of Registrar of the University of Oxford.

In that role, she head of the University of Oxford's administration.

She was the first woman to hold the office in the 550 years since the position was first established.

During the appointment, she was also a Fellow of University College, Oxford.

2011

Since 2011, she has been executive director of the Royal Society.

She spent most of her career working at the University of Auckland, where she rose to be Dean of its Faculty of Law.

She was succeeded by Ewan McKendrick in January 2011.

In 2011, Maxton was appointed executive director of the Royal Society.

The Royal Society is the oldest learned society in continuous existence and serves as the academy of sciences of the UK and the Commonwealth.

She is the first woman to be appointed to the position in its 358-year history.

2012

On 18 October 2012, she was made a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.

2014

In 2014, Maxton received a Distinguished Alumni Award from her alma mater, the University of Auckland.

2017

In 2017, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Canterbury.

Maxton was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours, for services to science, law, and education.

She was promoted to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours, for services to science and law.