Senior Prosecutor Kara Shead and defamation barrister Sandy Dawson among the latest crop of silks

By Michaela Whitbourn
Updated September 30 2016 - 6:08pm, first published 5:32pm
Sandy Dawson has acted for many media outlets, and 2GB broadcaster Ray Hadley. Photo: Ben Rushton
Sandy Dawson has acted for many media outlets, and 2GB broadcaster Ray Hadley. Photo: Ben Rushton
Kara Shead representing Glen McNamara during his trial with Roger Rogerson. Photo: Peter Rae
Kara Shead representing Glen McNamara during his trial with Roger Rogerson. Photo: Peter Rae

One of the state's top prosecutors and a leading Sydney defamation barrister are among the high-profile barristers appointed this year to the coveted rank of silk.