Diversity

‘Do not be intimidated’ by the tide against D&I, says Supreme Court judge

Diversity and inclusion are “here to stay”, says Justice Dina Yehia, and as such, now is not the time for legal...

01 December 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Strong pipeline’ Asian Australian lawyers at junior levels not translating at senior levels

Although there has been a rise in the proportion of Asian Australians in the profession, there is far below...

28 November 2025

By Carlos Tse

Australian Bar reverses move to scrap diversity and inclusion committee

The Australian Bar Association has walked back its decision to discontinue its diversity and inclusion committee after...

27 November 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Justice Yehia on the key differences between mentorship and sponsorship

At a recent gathering of Western Sydney-based practitioners, Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia reflected on the value of...

18 November 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

What no one tells you about being a first-gen law student

For many aspiring lawyers, the journey through law school and into the profession is already daunting. But for...

29 September 2025

By Grace Robbie

Women-led firms driving family-centric reforms in law, says boutique MD

Leadership, grounded in flexibility and purpose, is disrupting traditional ways of working, one firm’s co-founder and...

03 September 2025

By Lawyers Weekly

Cornwalls to sponsor Flos Greig Trailblazer Award at 2025 Women in Law Awards

Major law firm Cornwalls is partnering with Lawyers Weekly to acknowledge and applaud women who are influencing and...

01 August 2025

By Lawyers Weekly

Submissions open for Women in Law Awards 2025

Lawyers Weekly has opened submissions and nominations for the Women in Law Awards 2025.

31 July 2025

By Lawyers Weekly

Making partner before 40: A case for flexibility and female leadership in law

In 2025, the legal profession looks very different to the one I stepped into 15 years ago – and yet, when it comes to...

17 July 2025

By Melissa Care

CALD families and the family law system: Building true accessibility

For CALD families to fully engage with the family law system, access must mean more than availability of resources,...

10 July 2025

By Dora Ko