Now in its 20th year, the Australian Law Awards sets the premier benchmark for legal professionals across the country, providing an unparalleled opportunity to be recognised at a national level.

This year’s event will be held as a live broadcast on Friday, 7 August 2020.

There are over 30 individual and team categories up for grabs, representing all portions of the profession – from managing partners and general counsel, to those at the bar, legal scholars and law students.

“This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Australian Law Awards and UNSW Law is proud to continue our support as principal partner in this milestone year. This year has been one like no other, and I’m delighted that UNSW Law is able to support talent and achievement in the legal profession during such unprecedented times,” said UNSW Law dean, Professor George Williams AO.

“These last few months have had an immense impact on the education sector, the legal profession and indeed business across the globe.

“The legal industry has recently been undergoing unprecedented change, with technology and globalisation reshaping what it means to be a lawyer. These times have taught us the importance of innovation and to recognise new opportunities so we can thrive in the emerging legal environment.

“I look forward to celebrating the successes of all nominated via the wonderful new platform that Lawyers Weekly [has] created to bring us all together for this premier awards night.”

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Also commenting on the launch, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan said it’s become that much more important to pay tribute to those legal professionals going above and beyond.

“We’re proud to be launching the 20th Australian Law Awards at a time of such rapid change. Faced with never before seen challenges, legal professionals have had to alter their core offering, and have done so whilst remaining headstrong in delivering supreme value to clients and the community alike.

“This event provides a pivotal platform to recognise not only this amazing work but the commitment and dedication being carried out in progressing the business of law in the face of adversity. Not to mention, the virtual event gives us all an opportunity to reconnect with peers and colleagues over a night of celebration.”

To learn more about this year’s Australian Law Awards, click here.

To lodge a submission, or to nominate a colleague, click here.