Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].


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International Women’s Day: BigLaw firms on diversity and inclusion

On International Women’s Day 2022, some of Australia’s biggest firms have reflected on the #BreakTheBias theme, discussed what they are most proud to have achieved in the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

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How one firm is breaking down biases at every level

For two senior female practitioners at Hicksons Lawyers, this year’s International Women’s Day theme #BreakTheBias means “identifying these little beliefs that we have ...

SME LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

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The influence female leaders have on aspiring lawyers

Working within strong, female-led teams and being surrounded by each of their firm’s supportive cultures has encouraged two aspiring lawyers that there is a place for ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

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University opens doors to students of refugee background

An NSW university has welcomed four new students of refugee background into its undergraduate law program, which was designed to make it easier to access higher education ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

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Legal scholars awarded honorary doctorates

For their “exceptional contributions” and service across law, academia and public service, three legal scholars have been awarded honorary doctorates.

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

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BigLaw program designed to take graduates through legal tech

Through formal and on-the-job training, graduates enrolled in a new BigLaw program will be exposed to a number of legal technology and innovation projects.  

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

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Media Arts Lawyers expands into Brisbane

Boutique entertainment firm Media Arts Lawyers will soon start the expansion into Brisbane, adding to its existing offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.

SME LAW • Sun, 06 Mar 2022

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Vaccine mandate pulled before reaching hearing

A hearing into a Queensland Council’s vaccine mandate was stopped in its tracks when the entire policy was cancelled an hour before it was due to begin, leaving the ...

SME LAW • Sun, 06 Mar 2022

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Capital markets primed for busy year

Following an “exceptional year”, Australia’s capital markets should expect another busy year driven by record M&A levels, provided that deteriorating global economic ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022

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