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Australian Law Awards winners revealed - September 2018
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with UNSW Law, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Australian Law Awards.
Emma Musgrave
Over 800 of the legal profession’s finest, and its supporters, gathered at The Star Sydney Friday night for the celebration of this year’s Australian Law Awards.
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The ALAs, which is now in its 18th year, recognises outstanding work being done across major legal practice areas, brilliance at the bar, legal in-house powerhouses, innovators and various firm-led pro bono programs.
This year’s event saw over 30 awards handed out while guests were treated to a three course meal and entertainment by MC comedian Tom Gleeson.
Lawyers Weekly would like to thank all of those in attendance, as well as our judges and sponsors for their generous support.
The winners of the 2018 Australian Law Awards are:
Academic of the Year
Rosalind Dixon, UNSW Law
Barrister of the Year
Katherine Brazenor, Victorian Bar
Business Development Professional of the Year
Sharon Thompson, Ashurst
Dealmaker of the Year
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, Herbert Smith Freehills
General Counsel of the Year
Bruce Moore, Australian Red Cross Society
In-House Lawyer of the Year
Desi Kuzmanovic, Brookfield Properties
Law Student of the Year
Michael Jefferies, PwC
Legal Support Professional of the Year
Katie Thompson, Hive Legal Pty Ltd
Managing Partner of the Year
Danny Gilbert, Gilbert + Tobin
Partner of the Year
Chrissy Leontios, CLEON Legal and Mediation Services
Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year
Tanya Straguszi, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Senior Associate of the Year
Katie Gothard-Leigh, Jones Day
Sole Practitioner of the Year
Marianne Marchesi, Legalite
Special Counsel of the Year
Rebecca Dunn, Gilbert + Tobin
Rising Star of the Year
Paul Catchlove, Gadens
Banking and Finance Team of the Year
Commercial Team of the Year
Herbert Smith Freehills
Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
Australian Government Solicitor
Energy and Resources Team of the Year
Government Team of the Year
In-house Team of the Year
REA Group
Insurance Team of the Year
Intellectual Property Team of the Year
Clayton Utz
Property Team of the Year
King & Wood Mallesons
Transaction Team of the Year
Workplace Relations and Employment Team of the Year
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors
Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Keypoint Law
Employee Program of the Year
Ashurst
Innovator of the Year
Law Firm of the Year
Herbert Smith Freehills
Pro Bono Program of the Year
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year
Enterprise Legal
NewLaw Firm of the Year
Polaris Lawyers
Lawyers Weekly Excellence Award
Paul Catchlove, Gadens
