The Hon. Justice Chris Maxwell has previous experience as a:
- Barrister, Lincoln's Inn, London
- Solicitor, Phillip Fox, Melbourne
- Principal Private Secretary to Senator Gareth Evans (Commonwealth Attorney-General, 1983-84)
- Appointed Queens Counsel, 1998
- Conducted review of Victorian Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Appointed President of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, 2005.
Professional membership
- Member, Legal Aid Commission of Victoria
- President, Liberty Victoria