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9 Apr 2018

Prominent former High Court judge offers wisdom to up and comers

The University of Southern Queensland has hosted the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, who offered his time to inspire students through a series of lec...

3 Apr 2018

Katrina Dawson honoured with posthumous bravery award

Victims of the Lindt Café siege in late 2014 have been recognised for their valiant actions in this year’s Australian Bravery Decorations. ...

3 Apr 2018

Holding Redlich partners don aprons for OzHarvest

Five partners from a national law firm joined many others in cooking up a storm and serving meals for a good cause. ...

28 Mar 2018

QLD firm celebrates 125th anniversary

Brisbane’s oldest law firm – which still trades under its original name from the 19th century – recently celebrated 125 years of practicing in Q...

23 Mar 2018

National firm marks 20 years in Sydney

Piper Alderman has just celebrated its 20th year in the New South Wales capital. ...

22 Mar 2018

Women’s Legal Service QLD receives biggest donation in its history

A specialist community legal centre, aimed at helping women in need, has received a sizeable gift from the Sunshine State’s Masonic charity. ...

19 Mar 2018

WLS stair climb fundraiser organised for DV victims

In mid-June, Brisbane’s top corporates will face up to the city’s tallest stair climb challenge, while raising “much-needed” funds to support ...

12 Mar 2018

Diversity duo team up to dismantle the ‘merit myth’

Two legal heavyweights have paired up in a joint initiative to improve gender balance at the top of organisations. ...

9 Mar 2018

West side lawyers celebrate diversity this Year of the Dog

The Asian Australian Lawyers Association has heralded the start of the Lunar Year with a gala dinner in Perth. ...

6 Mar 2018

Arts grad wins Clyde & Co Art Award

Sydney College of the Arts graduate Wendy Ma has won the 2018 Clyde & Co Art Award. ...

28 Feb 2018

Dentons joins corporate scav hunt in support of batyr

Dentons Lawyers Network, along with Westpac Group’s Youth Network, joined forces last week in a corporate scavenger hunt around Sydney to support y...

one lucky student the opportunity to embark on a one-month internship

19 Feb 2018

Qld lawyer to bolster student’s work experience and wallet

A Sunshine Coast-based lawyer has announced he will be giving one lucky student the opportunity to embark on a one-month internship, as well as a $10,...

15 Feb 2018

Partners cook up a storm for OzHarvest

Two partners from an Australian law firm have put their cooking skills to the test by whipping up some piping hot pancakes to treat their staff and ra...

14 Feb 2018

UNSW students claim first place in mediation

A team of UNSW Law students have won the world’s top mediation competition in Paris. ...

8 Feb 2018

Spotlight on lawyer’s pro bono work with Indigenous intern program

Brooke Massender has received a gong for her dedication to an internship program that creates opportunities for Indigenous university students. ...

7 Feb 2018

Ashurst backs polar expedition

International law firm Ashurst has sponsored an expedition to the South Pole to raise money for charity. ...

1 Feb 2018

Legal inspo series kicks off in Aus

A new event has hit Australian shores, with Lawyers On Demand launching the ‘Life with Law’ lecture series. ...

30 Jan 2018

Special counsel to share innovation insights

The College of Law has announced that a lawyer from top-tier firm Clayton Utz will drive lawyer education and skills development in innovation as part...

30 Jan 2018

WA lawyers to host cocktail fundraiser

A Western Australian legal group has announced a cocktail event to raise money for vulnerable women and children. ...

29 Jan 2018

K&L Gates gives its best shot for Aus Open

The international law firm has produced a light-hearted video to showcase their support for Australia’s greatest grand slam. ...

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Jul 26 2018

New Brisbane partner for Thomson Geer

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Jul 25 2018

WA’s Law Access appoints new company director and chairman

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Jun 26 2018

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Mar 12 2019

An open letter to my sons following International Women’s Day

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Mar 7 2019

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