Amelia McNamara

Women lawyers face similar challenges globally: IBA

A new report from the International Bar Association exploring women’s experience in the legal profession has revealed mixed results, with structural barriers, burnout and ...

CAREERS • Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Life insurance and financial lines specialist joins Clyde & Co

The appointment tails three lateral partner arrivals, a partner promotion and the addition of two special counsel in insurance, and, according to the BigLaw firm, ...

APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Lawyers are ‘always in a state of growth’

A recent panel for law students discussed leadership in the profession and what it looks like to find your path.

CAREERS • Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Albanese government increases support for victims and survivors of sexual violence

Funding has been announced for trauma-informed services for NSW and Queensland as part of a larger rollout of judicial support.

POLITICS • Wed, 11 Mar 2026

‘She didn’t just open a door. She handed me confidence’

A recent International Women’s Day event, hosted by a national law firm, highlighted the importance of lifting up the next generation through authentic, courageous ...

CAREERS • Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Clayton Utz Access to Justice Award applications open for 2026

The grant, now in its second year, follows the national firm’s support of a Melbourne-based community legal program in 2025.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The superannuation issues facing women in law

Financial inequality in the legal profession starts earlier than one might think.

CAREERS • Sun, 22 Feb 2026

GCs rising to the challenge of complexity and unpredictability

Increased regulation and risk have impacted workloads and financial pressures within law departments across the board.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Thomson Geer adds partner from Hamilton Locke

National law firm Thomson Geer has moved to strengthen its national capability in complex financing transactions with the addition of a new partner.

BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Feb 2026