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LW 2011 Law Awards Finalists: Young Gun of the Year
Judging Criteria Lawyers Weekly called for nominations from lawyers of any age who are in their first five years of practice for the Young Gun Award. Nominees were asked to outline when they…
Judging Criteria Lawyers Weekly called for nominations from lawyers of any age who are in their first five years of practice for the Young Gun Award. Nominees were asked to outline when they graduated, their work and community experience during study and in their first years of practice, their notable achievements so far, and any experience, skills and initiatives undertaken that set them apart from other young lawyers. References from employers, community leaders, academics, etc will assist candidates during the final judging process.
Criteria
- Brief CV, including work and community experience, education, extracurricular activities, any special/unique skills and interests and notable achievements;
- Brief overview of the entrant's view on what they have contributed thus far to the legal profession and the wider community;
- At least one reference from an employer, community leader or academic;
- One paragraph on the entrant's future ambitions.
The finalists of the Young Gun Award bear testament to the impressive array of emerging legal talent in Australia already making a significant contribution to the profession
| James Farrell, manager / principal lawyer, PILCH Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic The first finalist is As the manager and principal lawyer with the PILCH Homeless Person's Legal Clinic, James Farrell is responsible for supervising and supporting a team of over 300 volunteer lawyers who assist approximately 1000 clients per year.
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| Rebecca Jancauskas, associate and department manager, special projects, Shine Lawyers Rebecca Jancauskas has already made a big impression at her firm, Shine Lawyers, where she was appointed as the firm's youngest ever associate in 2008. As a litigation lawyer, she acted for 18 female staff members from the ABC in pursuing compensation from the Australian Government, and also founded and developed the website for the Environmental Justice Society.
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| Amy Munro, senior associate, Mallesons Stephen Jaques Amy Munro, is a senior associate at Mallesons Stephen Jaques in the dispute resolution group. She also co-ordinates the Sydney Human Rights Law Group and played a major role in acting for two young plaintiffs in successful High Court action against amendments to the Commonwealth Electoral Act.
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| Gregory Seeto, senior lawyer, Clayton Utz Clayton Utz senior associate Gregory Seeto has earned a nomination through a combination of legal skills and interests outside the law. Seeto was one of two authors asked to contribute to a tome on ASX listing rules. While out of the office he is a board director with the Queensland Youth Orchestra and leader of the Brisbane Concert Orchestra.
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| Alice Skipper, senior associate, DLA Piper DLA Piper senior associate Alice Skipper has been heavily involved in the firm's mentoring program and was invited to Delhi last year to speak as part of an Australian delegation participating in an environmental law workshop. She is also the co-ordinator of the firm's pro bono program, Inside Access.
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| Scott Traeger, senior associate, Lander & Rogers Rounding out the sextet is Scott Traeger from Lander & Rogers. In 2010, he was awarded the firm's pro bono award, after acting successfully for an Australian pensioner living in Greece who had his pension cancelled. Scott has thus far achieved favourable outcomes in the Social Security Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Court.
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| The 2011 Young Gun of the Year Award is proudly sponsored by Hays. |
For full details of the finalists in each category, click on the links below.
• Dolman In-House Lawyer or Team Award
• Phoenix Managing Partner of the Year
• Project Futures Dealmaker of the Year
• The College of Law Law Student of the Year
• Toll Practice Manager of the Year
• Philips Box-Breaker of the Year
• LexisNexis Talent Manager of the Year
Stay tuned to find out who the winners are - to be announced at a cocktail party held at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, August 4, 2011.
