William Zerno
William Zerno is a prominent lawyer with Slater and Gordon Lawyers, known for his role in significant class action lawsuits, including the historic case against the NSW Police regarding unlawful strip searches. He has advocated for justice on behalf of individuals subjected to invasive police practices, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform within law enforcement. Zerno expressed gratitude to the lead plaintiff, Raya, for her courage in pursuing the litigation, which highlighted the degrading experiences faced by many festival attendees.
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William Zerno holds a media conference outside the NSW Supreme Court shortly after the damning judgment on strip searches.
Strip-search harm must be stopped to protect our young people
Australia· 2025-10-03
William Zerno said this was the largest class action against any police force in Australian history.
Strip-search court win exposes NSW government to massive payoutAustralia· 2025-09-30
William Zerno said the case was 'the largest class action against any police force in Australian history'.
NSW Police strip search class action judgment handed downAustralia· 2025-09-30
