Lawyers Weekly has opened submissions and nominations for the Women in Law Awards 2025.
The highly anticipated Women in Law Awards return to recognise the influential women leading Australia’s legal profession, run in support of principal partner nrol and The Broker for Lawyers.
The national awards program presents a unique opportunity for leading women to showcase their achievements, attract more clients, and propel their careers to new heights.
Now in its 14th year, the Women in Law Awards will once again celebrate the best of the best in the business of law, spotlighting the profession’s leading women, including executives, barristers, academics, pro bono, students, and many more.
Take the first step in being recognised at a national level by submitting an entry or nominating a worthy colleague or business by Thursday, 28 August 2025, to be in the running.
The awards are open to all female individuals and businesses operating in Australia.
This year, there are 29 categories on offer, including 26 individual and three group categories. The highest-scoring individual winner will become the recipient of the coveted Excellence Award at the awards ceremony.
The categories cover the breadth of the legal profession, including Barrister of the Year, Executive of the Year, In-House Professional of the Year, and Law Student of the Year in the individual categories.
The group categories include Innovator of the Year (Company), Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year, and Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
General counsel, legal support, and senior associates will also be recognised at the awards ceremony.
Commenting on the awards program, principal partner nrol and The Broker for Lawyers CEO Jesse Shah said: “At nrol and The Broker for Lawyers, we believe that celebrating and elevating women in the legal profession is not just necessary, it’s powerful. The Women in Law Awards play a vital role in spotlighting the exceptional contributions women are making across every corner of the industry, from boardrooms and courtrooms to classrooms and communities.
“As principal partners for the third consecutive year, we’re proud to stand behind a platform that champions gender equality, inspires the next generation of legal leaders, and helps drive meaningful change.
“This partnership is personal for me. As a father, a business leader, and an advocate for diversity, I see firsthand the value of women’s voices in law and the impact of giving them the recognition they deserve.”
The black-tie gala event will bring together leaders to celebrate the achievements of exceptional professionals and businesses on the legal profession’s night of nights.
The program will culminate in a black-tie gala awards ceremony on Thursday, 27 November 2025, at the Crown Melbourne. Click here to buy tickets.
The awards ceremony will also provide a rare opportunity to network and collaborate amongst the top-performing women.
Finalists will be announced on Monday, 13 October 2025, so keep an eye out for your name on the list!
The Women in Law Awards, in conjunction with event stakeholders Lawyers Weekly, Momentum Media, and a panel of leading legal professionals, has developed a robust awards methodology to form the backbone for assessing, analysing, and benchmarking Australia’s leading female legal professionals. Click here to view the methodology.
The judging criteria for award categories are both quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence, and contribution to Australia’s legal sector.
Click here for tips on how to write an effective submission, and here for instructions on how to submit your entry.
