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Lawyers Weekly and principal partner legalsuper are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Women in Law Awards.
Earlier this evening (Thursday, 12 November 2026), at Crown Melbourne, this year’s Women in Law Awards championed the talent, tenacity and impact of women driving the profession forward. Now in its 15th year, this awards program – proudly supported by principal partner legalsuper – continues to set the benchmark for excellence across the business of law.
This year’s awards saw 266 finalists vying for one of 29 coveted trophies, plus one Excellence Award. From powerhouse partners to rising stars, legal operations specialists to pro bono champions, the 2026 cohort reflected the depth, diversity, and ambition of Australia’s legal talent.
Click here to view the full list of winners.
Standout winners emerged from leading firms and organisations, including Western Sydney University, Mastercard, Victorian Bar, Ashurst Perkins Coie, and Maurice Blackburn, among many others. The group categories also spotlighted firms reshaping culture and capability – with Harmers Workplace Lawyers, One Planet Migration Law, and Corrs Chambers Westgarth among those recognised for innovation and leadership.
Tarryn Rea, director and principal at Grace Family + Collaborative Law, took home both the Flos Greig Trailblazer Award and the Excellence Award.
Speaking about the 2026 Women in Law Awards, Lawyers Weekly managing editor Jerome Doraisamy said: “It is our great honour to host this annual awards program and toast the myriad achievements of women professionals across the spectrum.
“Attendees of the Women in Law Awards always bring such a good vibe and energy to the event, and this year’s iteration was no different. To see such collegiality and support for colleagues is as wonderful as it is important.
“Thank you to our principal partner, legalsuper, for helping us put on such a magnificent evening for the profession.”
Across the board, this year’s award recipients showcased the powerful role women continue to play in elevating legal practice, driving operational excellence, and championing diversity, wellbeing and access to justice.
Underpinning the program is a rigorous and transparent judging methodology, developed in partnership with Lawyers Weekly, Momentum Media, and an esteemed panel of legal leaders. Each submission underwent a comprehensive audit and multi-judge scoring process, benchmarked against category criteria to ensure a fair and credible assessment of achievement.
With a record volume of submissions and a truly exceptional calibre of entrants, the 2026 winners represent the very best of the profession – individuals and teams who are not only excelling in their fields, but shaping the future of law in Australia.
Click here to view the full list of winners.
To learn more about the Women in Law Awards program, click here.
