The winners of the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2016 were announced in Melbourne last night.
The winners of the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2016 were announced in Melbourne last night.
The Women in Law Awards celebrates female talent and achievement, from up-and-comers to executives, from private practice to in-house and from students to mentors.
The 400-strong crowd was entertained by comedian and TV personality Corinne Grant while enjoying a three-course meal.
Lawyers Weekly congratulates all the finalists and winners.
Full list of winners:
Academic of the Year
Dr Alexandra George, University of New South Wales
Barrister of the Year
Jane Needham SC, 13th Floor St James Hall
Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year
Keypoint Law
Dealmaker of the Year
Julie Levis, Clayton Utz
Diversity Law Firm of the Year
Gadens
Executive of the Year
Michelle Dixon, Maddocks
General Counsel of the Year
Claire Bibby, Brookfield Properties
In-House Lawyer of the Year
Jessica Norris, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
Law Student of the Year
Jessica Provost, Gordon & Barry Lawyers/Redfern Legal Centre/UNSW
Marketing Communications Executive of the Year
Lauren White, DLA Piper
Mentor of the Year
Jennifer Harris, Clayton Utz
Not-for-profit Lawyer of the Year
Skye Worth, Gold Coast Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc.
Partner of the Year
Shannon Platt, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
Sarah Morton-Ramwell, Ashurst
Senior Associate of the Year
Maria Yiasemides, Jones Day
Sole Practitioner of the Year
Dorota Bryks, Bryks Lawyers
Special Counsel of the Year
Paula Robinson, MinterEllison
Thought Leader of the Year
Sarah Bartholomeusz, You Legal
Young Gun of the Year
Katherine O'Regan, Gadens
Women in Law Excellence Award
Claire Bibby, Brookfield Properties