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