Latest women in law

Big Law 14 November 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyAllens names new chair

Global law firm Allens has appointed a Brisbane-based practitioner as its new chair, effective 1 January.

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Big Law 18 October 2024 ByJerome DoraisamySue Kench, KWM’s global head, to step down

Sue Kench, who was the first woman to head up one of the “big six” law firms Down Under when she assumed the role of...

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SME Law 10 October 2024 ByGrace RobbieHow this firm owner is breaking traditional gender barriers

Having grown up seeing how traditional gender roles limit women’s potential, this law firm owner has made a conscious...

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Corporate Counsel 24 September 2024 ByKace O'NeillNumber of women CEOs has dropped, says report

New findings show that gender equality across top Australian companies has come to a standstill as the path to...

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Big Law 24 September 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurFinalists revealed for Women in Law Awards 2024

Lawyers Weekly and principal partner nrol are pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Women in Law Awards.

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Big Law 23 September 2024 ByGrace RobbieThis lawyer’s journey to becoming a BigLaw firm’s first female...

As Carroll & O’Dea celebrates its 125th anniversary, the managing partner reflects on her thirty-year journey with...

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Corporate Counsel 17 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyJob-sharing GCs push back on ceiling for part-time lawyers

In years gone by, making partner or becoming general counsel was “almost unheard of” for women working part-time....

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Big Law 14 August 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurWomen in Law Forum 2024 launches

Former sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins will headline the third annual Women in Law Forum.

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Big Law 25 July 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurSubmissions open for Women in Law Awards 2024

The highly anticipated Women in Law Awards is returning in 2024 for its 13th year to provide national recognition to the...

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The Bar 15 July 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy4 women appointed to NSW Local Court

In a historic move, four female solicitors have been appointed to the bench of the Local Court of NSW.

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