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Submissions open for Partner of the Year Awards 2024
Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for this year’s Partner of the Year Awards (including for a new category: Senior Partner of the Year).
Malavika Santhebennur
The ninth annual Partner of the Year Awards will reward Australia’s top-performing law partners and partner equivalents for their achievements. It is supported by principal partner the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).
The awards program will culminate in a black-tie gala ceremony on Thursday, 20 June 2024, at The Star, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
The Partner of the Year Awards is an unparalleled awards program that provides national recognition to law firm partners, or partner equivalents, across individual practice areas within the Australian legal profession.
It champions specialists from corporate to capital markets, employment to insolvency, among dozens of other practice areas.
The awards are regarded as one of the legal profession’s most prestigious accolades and pinpoint professional development and innovation while showcasing individuals who have dedicated themselves to propel the legal profession forward.
There are 36 individual award categories on offer for partners to choose from this year, spanning across banking and finance, class actions, dispute resolution, financial services, health, real estate, and taxation.
Lawyers Weekly has added a new category to the program this year called Senior Partner of the Year – 15 years or more. This is aimed at those who have been at a partner level for 15 years or more and demonstrated leadership by fostering a positive work culture and laying the foundation for new and emerging members of a firm’s partnership.
Why enter the award
Winning an award or qualifying as a finalist provides partners with an opportunity to stand out in a competitive marketplace, strengthen their position in the legal profession by elevating their personal brand, and unlock new opportunities in their careers.
Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of highly respected judges, who will shine a spotlight on the partners’ successes and capabilities, as well as their passion for providing valuable legal advice to their clients, and driving the legal profession forward. Click here to review the methodology.
Commenting on CBA’s partnership with the awards program, Commonwealth Private national director Alen Sirol said the major bank values its close relationship with customers from the legal profession, both at a firm and personal level.
“It is important that we take the time and effort to recognise the hard work, dedication and innovation of legal partners and their businesses around the country, and what better way to do that than at the industry’s most anticipated awards ceremony,” Mr Sirol said.
“The Partner of the Year Awards 2024 is a peer-led and industry-engaged recognition program that celebrates the hard work and ethics of the legal industry whilst at the same time motivating and inspiring their colleagues to innovate and continue to deliver exceptional outcomes to Australians.
“We are a proud supporter of these awards bringing together the industry’s brightest minds and dedicated professionals.”
Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of celebrating the achievements and expertise of outstanding independent legal partners, showcasing best practices, and sharing stories of different legal practices to inspire others to emulate their success and maintain confidence and trust in the legal profession.
“It’s inspiring to see hard work being recognised not only by their peers, but by the industry and clients whose lives have been touched by these exceptional partners,” Mr Sirol said.
Lawyers Weekly editor Jerome Doraisamy said: “It is our great pleasure to once again host the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards.
“The challenges and burdens for partners in the current climate remain bountiful, but the tenacity and creativity of leadership that has been seen across the profession in recent times has been uplifting.
“Nights like these are an excellent opportunity for us all to celebrate the myriad extraordinary efforts of leadership, client service delivery, and role modelling by partners of all stripes.”
How to enter awards
To enter the awards, decide which categories you are eligible to go into, register your account through our secure awards platform, and fill in the details of your submissions.
Finally, when you’re happy with your submission, press save and lodge it.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague by Thursday, 28 March 2024, for a chance at national recognition.
The black-tie gala ceremony will be held on Thursday, 20 June 2024, at The Star, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
You can review the categories here and the judging process here.
Click here to find out how to write an awards submission.
Click here to see how to submit your application.
For more information about the awards, click here.
