2026 dates to be announced

The benchmark awards program for excellence in the corporate counsel sector returned

The Corporate Counsel Awards returned in 2025, once again delivering an unparalleled awards program that recognised the excellence of top-performing in-house legal professionals at a national level.

Year after year, the awards program had recognised those influencing the profession and propelling the industry forward.

Nominees took the first step toward national recognition and built a reputation for excellence. The awards were open to all eligible professionals and businesses operating across Australia.

The 2025 black-tie gala event brought together leaders from across the country to celebrate the achievements of the industry’s most successful in-house counsel.

Many seized the opportunity to win this coveted award and enjoy the benefits of a prestigious accolade.

The Corporate Counsel Awards will return in 2026. Register your interest to be the first to know when submissions open.

2026 dates to be announced

Held in May 2025, the Corporate Counsel Summit elevated the nation’s in-house community to new heights.

Australian businesses had been relying heavily on their in-house teams to respond to regulatory and technological interventions in the marketplace. With the nation’s peak regulatory bodies demonstrating interventionist intent and emerging technologies threatening long-standing operating models, the role of general counsel had never been so varied and valuable.

In its seventh year, the pre-eminent leadership forum for Australia’s in-house professionals brought together over 250 in-house counsel to hear from the nation’s leading legal minds.

Attendees explored an agenda curated in close consultation with industry leaders, equipping them with the latest tools and strategies emerging from the sector.

The Corporate Counsel Summit will return in 2026. Register your interest to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

For over a decade, the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards has brought the legal industry an unparalleled awards program that identifies the finest young lawyers across the nation.

Achieving 30 Under 30 status offered finalists and winners the foundation for career progression, with industry-wide recognition for professional competency, all while highlighting a passion for the law and a great dedication to personal advancement.

The 30 Under 30 Awards will return in 2026. Register your interest today to be the first to know when submissions open. 

Friday, 15 November 2024 • Hyatt Regency, Sydney • Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEDT • Official start: 7:00pm • Black tie

Recognising the women leading the charge in the financial services sector
This national awards program was designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading women influencing the Australian finance industry.

This is the benchmark for excellence around Australia, and year after year recognises the outstanding contributions made to the profession and those propelling the industry forward.

This year, we will once again celebrate the best of the best over a range of categories, from entrepreneurs and CEOs to those working in accounting, banking, finance, and many more.

Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence. The awards are open to all female professionals and businesses operating across Australia.

Keen to be involved in 2025? Register your interest now and be the first to know when submissions open.

2025 dates to be announced

Lawyers Weekly’s annual Women in Law Forum returned for its third instalment in November 2024.

We once again delivered another exceptional event, designed to both honour the women reshaping the legal landscape and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future for those coming through the ranks.

Meaningful progress has been achieved, in recent years, towards equity in Australia’s legal profession, However, the recent unveiling of gender pay gap data in big corporates across the country, and the escalating rates of fatal male violence against women, are reminders of just how far we have to go in our workplaces and our justice system.

The Women in Law Forum offered a space in which to be inspired by distinguished legal professionals, fierce advocates and passionate activists, as they delved into the unresolved inequities that still linger in professional services and beyond.

Join us at the Women in Law Forum 2025. Register your interest today and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

2025 dates to be announced

Lawyers Weekly's inaugural Partner Summit was carefully curated for law firm partners, partner equivalents, and relevant business leaders to broaden their professional capabilities at a time when strong leadership and a more holistic perspective on professional services management had never been more important.

The 2024 summit was the ultimate platform for vocational growth, networking with colleagues from across the board, and CPD accreditation in the legal sector.

Our customised sessions and agenda were designed specifically to address the myriad challenges and opportunities faced by partners of all stripes. This one-day conference challenged attendees approach to practice and team management, helping them to propel their firms toward success at a time of increased competition for top talent and clientele alike.

At a time when partners are required to think differently and beyond traditional understandings of management and practical expertise, this summit gave them the opportunity to burnish their capacity for business development, emotional intelligence, and innovation.

Attending this summit is an investment in the future success and sustainability of your firm.

Keen to attend in 2025? Register your interest today to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

2025 dates to be announced

Recognising the women leading the charge in the business of law

Our biggest event recognising the influence of exceptional women across the Australian legal industry returned for 2024 – the Women in Law Awards.

This prestigious national awards program presented an exceptional opportunity for leading women to showcase their achievements, attract more clients and propel their careers, on top of giving them the recognition they deserve.

This year, we once again celebrated the best of the best in the business of law and continues to highlight the women working within the industry, including executives, barristers, academics, pro bono lawyers, students and many more.

Keen to get involved in 2025? Register your interest today to be the first to know when submissions open.