The national awards program presents an opportunity for top-performing women to showcase their achievements and win a top accolade. Lawyers Weekly and principal partner nrol are urging all women in the legal profession to enter this year’s awards.

The program will culminate in a black-tie gala awards ceremony on Thursday, 14 November 2024, at Crown Melbourne. Click here to buy tickets.

Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague by Friday, 23 August 2024, for a chance to be rewarded for your successes and build a reputation for excellence.

There are 29 categories on offer for candidates this year, covering the breadth of the legal profession.

Some of these categories include Academic/Researcher of the Year, Barrister of the Year, General Counsel of the Year, Not-for-Profit, Pro Bono, or Community Legal Centre Lawyer of the Year, Senior Associate of the Year, Sole Practitioner of the Year, and Special Counsel of the Year.

Other professionals that will be championed this year include law partners, senior associates, and rising stars operating in both big law and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) law, as well as thought leaders, mentors, marketing communications professionals, and wellness advocates.

The highest-scoring individual winner will become the recipient of the coveted Excellence Award at the end of the evening.

The Women in Law Awards program has been designed to highlight the hard work, dedication, and successes of women working in the legal profession, including executives, barristers, senior associates, law students, and the rising stars of tomorrow.

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It is also an opportunity for women to attract more clients and propel their careers to new heights.

Commenting on the awards program, principal partner nrol CEO and founder Jesse Shah said the decision to partner with the awards program for the second consecutive year was driven by its “unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and diversity within the legal profession”.

“We believe that by shining a spotlight on the achievements of women in law, we can inspire the next generation of female leaders and create a more inclusive and equitable industry,” Shah said.

“As a leading legal recruitment firm, it is our responsibility to support initiatives that recognise and celebrate the significant contributions women make to the legal field, ensuring that their efforts do not go unnoticed.”

He continued: “Programs like the Women in Law Awards are crucial for empowering women within the legal profession. Such awards not only celebrate individual success but also challenge existing stereotypes and encourage systemic change within the industry. By honouring excellence and dedication, we can inspire more women to pursue and excel in legal careers, ultimately leading to a more balanced and diverse representation at all levels of the profession.”

Some of the most innovative and top-performing women in the legal profession have capitalised on winning this prestigious accolade by advancing in their careers and distinguishing themselves from their competitors when attracting and retaining the best talent while strengthening their position when winning and retaining business.

The winners are judged by a well-respected panel of academics, business executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators who will provide peer-reviewed recognition of your capabilities and passion for driving the industry forward and reaffirm your role and the role of your firm in advancing the legal industry.

How finalists are shortlisted

All submissions will undergo a thorough audit process, checking demographic and other information against category eligibility criteria based on the information provided in the submission. Click here to view the methodology.

Those submissions deemed eligible against the criteria will be reviewed and assessed by a panel of Momentum Media events and editorial team members and executives (alongside industry stakeholders where required) to determine the finalists for each category.

Lawyers Weekly will announce the finalists on Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

How to enter the awards

To enter the awards, decide which categories you are eligible to go into. Review the categories here.

Register your account through our secure awards platform.

Then, fill in the details of your submission/s.

Finally, when you are happy with your submission, press save and lodge it.

Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague by Friday, 23 August 2024, for a chance to be rewarded for your successes and build a reputation for excellence.

The winners will be announced at the black-tie gala awards ceremony on Thursday, 14 November 2024, at Crown Melbourne.

Click here to buy tickets and don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with your industry leaders and peers while celebrating the achievements of your colleagues.

Click here for tips on how to write an effective submission, and here for instructions on how to submit your entry.

For more information about the awards, click here.

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