It was an opportunity for local members to express some of the issues the area is experiencing.

Shoalhaven and District Law Society president Paul Ell said it was a great opportunity for local members to explain some of the issues they face, often on a daily basis, that are impacting the local area.

"It was a great opportunity for our members to meet with the NSW law leaders face to face and share their experiences," he said.

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"We don't get the opportunity to see the president or CEO in the regions very often so local members certainly took advantage of the opportunity.

"Sonja and Juliana have a real drive to get out into the regions, which is great.

"They are keen to get a sense of the issues on the ground.

"And our members were able to discuss any concerns they have."

Ms Stewart, who took up the CEO role late last year, and Ms Warner were in Coffs Harbour a couple of days prior, before working their way down the coast to the Shoalhaven and then continued on further down the South Coast.

While in town they also expressed concern about ongoing bushfire recovery, especially on the South Coast.

"They were keen to let us know that there is still funding for support available for people who still need legal assistance after the fires," Mr Ell said.

"They were also able to talk about some of the law reforms and other issues of importance."

Concerns were also raised about court resourcing issues, and delays, especially in the family law.

While in the Shoalhaven they also visited the Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre and met the team and heard about further issues the community is experiencing and issues that staff are confronted with on a daily basis.