Anthony McIlvaney

Anthony McIlvaney is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in child welfare and legal services. Currently serving as a Legal Officer at the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland since August 2022, McIlvaney previously held the position of Senior Practitioner at the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration from 2018 to August 2022. Additional roles include Strategic Planning and Performance Lead at Children's Hearings Scotland from 2016 to 2018, Reporter to the Children's Panel at the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration from 2009 to 2016, and Procurator Fiscal at the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service from 2008 to 2009. McIlvaney began the legal career as a Solicitor at Turnbull McCarron Solicitors from 2006 to 2008. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Glasgow, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Strathclyde, and a Diploma in Public Service Leadership from the University of the West of Scotland.