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Removing the stigma of menopause in legal workplaces
As menopause continues to be a sensitive and often overlooked topic in the legal profession, a partner at a national...
19 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Steps for firm owners when planning maternity leave
Balancing leave with managing a law firm can be an overwhelming challenge for female firm owners. Drawing from her...
12 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Value of briefs to women barristers still too low, despite ‘positive’ signs for equality targets
“The pay gap remains too wide”: There is reason for optimism about greater gender inclusivity at the Australian...
20 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
More ‘masculine energy’ would be a ‘backward step’ for the profession
Not only would an increase in “bro culture” undo years of progress in legal workplaces, but it would also add...
23 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
The successes and shortcomings of firms advancing women in law
Here, two partners from a BigLaw firm delve into the various contributions – both beneficial and detrimental – of...
06 January 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top 10 stories about women in law in 2024
Women have made considerable strides in the legal profession over the last 12 months, but there were still some hurdles...
30 December 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Why these BigLaw partners intend to lead by example
As women continue to confront obstacles in advancing within the legal profession, two partners from a BigLaw firm...
19 December 2024
By Grace Robbie
Addressing the not-so-hidden crisis of women leaving law firms
Numerous women who have worked hard, invested years studying, and made considerable sacrifices are leaving the...
06 December 2024
By Grace Robbie
Winners unveiled for Women in Law Awards 2024
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner nrol are thrilled to unveil the 30 winners for this year’s Women in Law Awards....
14 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Allens names new chair
Global law firm Allens has appointed a Brisbane-based practitioner as its new chair, effective 1...
14 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Sue Kench, KWM’s global head, to step down
Sue Kench, who was the first woman to head up one of the “big six” law firms Down Under when she assumed the role...
18 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
How this firm owner is breaking traditional gender barriers
Having grown up seeing how traditional gender roles limit women’s potential, this law firm owner has made a conscious...
10 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Number of women CEOs has dropped, says report
New findings show that gender equality across top Australian companies has come to a standstill as the path to...
24 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Finalists revealed for Women in Law Awards 2024
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner nrol are pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Women in Law...
24 September 2024
By Malavika Santhebennur
This lawyer’s journey to becoming a BigLaw firm’s first female managing partner
As Carroll & O’Dea celebrates its 125th anniversary, the managing partner reflects on her thirty-year journey...
23 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Job-sharing GCs push back on ceiling for part-time lawyers
In years gone by, making partner or becoming general counsel was “almost unheard of” for women working part-time....
17 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Women in Law Forum 2024 launches
Former sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins will headline the third annual Women in Law...
14 August 2024
By Malavika Santhebennur
Submissions open for Women in Law Awards 2024
The highly anticipated Women in Law Awards is returning in 2024 for its 13th year to provide national recognition to...
25 July 2024
By Malavika Santhebennur
4 women appointed to NSW Local Court
In a historic move, four female solicitors have been appointed to the bench of the Local Court of...
15 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Pink tax’: Why is gender-based pricing discrimination legal?
The pink tax prevails in Australia due to the lack of laws and regulations preventing the mark-up of women’s products...
20 May 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
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